Dr. M. Zarnett

The applicant was injured while riding a public bus and sought statutory accident benefits, including non-earner benefits, catastrophic impairment assessments, and various medical and rehabilitation benefits.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the applicant did not suffer a complete inability to carry on a normal life, dismissing the claim for non-earner benefits.

However, given the applicant's significant pre-existing conditions and accident-related physical and psychological injuries, the Tribunal found the catastrophic impairment assessments reasonable and necessary, excluding a file review fee.

The Tribunal also approved a neurological assessment and a psychological treatment plan, while dismissing the remaining treatment plans.

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a rear-end motor vehicle collision.

The respondent initially placed the applicant in the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) but later removed her due to psychological issues.

The applicant claimed entitlement to physiotherapy services, a driver evaluation assessment, and a neuropsychological assessment.

The Tribunal dismissed the application, finding the physiotherapy claim was submitted in an incorrect format without the applicant's signature.

The Tribunal further held that the driver evaluation and neuropsychological assessments were not reasonable and necessary, as the applicant was already driving, had undergone multiple prior assessments, and lacked sufficient evidence of a head injury.