The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident, including income replacement benefits (IRBs) and various treatment plans.
The respondent denied the benefits, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).
The Tribunal found that the applicant failed to prove a substantial inability to perform the essential tasks of his pre-accident employment, relying on section 44 assessments that found no physical or psychological impairments preventing him from working.
The Tribunal also concluded that the applicant's injuries were predominantly minor, as there was insufficient evidence of a pre-existing condition, psychological impairment, or chronic pain with functional impairment to warrant removal from the MIG.
Consequently, the disputed treatment plans, which proposed treatment outside the MIG, were denied, along with claims for interest and a special award.
