Application for catastrophic impairment and medical benefits dismissed due to lack of causation.
The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a 2014 motor vehicle accident, claiming he sustained a catastrophic impairment due to a mental or behavioural disorder.
The Licence Appeal Tribunal found the applicant failed to establish that his post-accident psychological symptoms were caused by the accident, noting extensive pre-accident psychiatric history and minimal post-accident medical records referencing the accident.
The Tribunal preferred the evidence of the respondent's psychiatric assessor, who found no appreciable connection between the accident and the applicant's condition.
Consequently, the claims for catastrophic impairment, disputed medical benefits for a chronic pain program and psychological treatment, an award, and interest were all dismissed.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalJul 17, 2024
