Physiotherapy benefit denied as ongoing pain was caused by workplace repetitive strain, not the accident.
The applicant sought a rehabilitation benefit of $2,464.00 for physiotherapy following a 2010 motor vehicle accident.
The respondent denied the treatment plan, arguing that collateral benefits were available and that the ongoing pain was not accident-related.
The Licence Appeal Tribunal found insufficient evidence to determine if collateral benefits were exhausted.
However, the Tribunal concluded the treatment plan was not reasonable and necessary, as medical evidence indicated the applicant's ongoing pain was caused by workplace repetitive strain rather than the accident.
The application was dismissed.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalAug 14, 2019
