Accident benefits claim dismissed as applicant lacked credibility and medical evidence showed no disabling impairment.
The applicant claimed he was injured when a public transit bus braked suddenly, causing him to support his weight on his leg.
He sought ongoing statutory accident benefits, claiming physical and psychological impairments prevented him from continuing his English as a Second Language classes and carrying on a normal life.
The arbitrator dismissed the claim, finding the applicant's evidence lacked credibility and that he had concealed his refugee status from medical assessors.
The medical evidence established that the applicant's knee complaints were likely idiopathic and that he suffered no physical or psychological impairment disabling him from his studies or normal activities.
The arbitrator also denied the applicant's request for hearing expenses due to his lack of candour and failure to present a bona fide claim.
OFSCDRSOntario Financial Services Commission - Dispute Resolution ServicesAug 20, 1997
