The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.
The respondent denied several treatment plans, including requests for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and various assistive devices such as a Kubota tractor, a lawn mower, and car repair tools.
As a preliminary issue, the adjudicator found the applicant was barred from disputing the treatment plan for the Kubota tractor under s. 55(1)2 of the Schedule because he failed to attend two reasonably necessary s. 44 insurer's examinations.
On the substantive issues, the adjudicator approved the physiotherapy treatment plan, finding it reasonable and necessary for pain relief despite the applicant's condition having plateaued.
The adjudicator also partially approved treatment plans for occupational therapy preparation time and knipex pliers to assist with car repairs.
The remaining claims for a mattress, a vehicle lift, an adjustable rolling creeper, and a John Deere lawn mower were dismissed for lack of sufficient medical evidence establishing their necessity.
