Dr. Truong

The applicant sought accident benefits following a motor vehicle collision.

The respondent denied a chiropractic treatment plan and a chronic pain assessment on the basis that the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) and the $3,500 funding limit had been exhausted.

The applicant argued that pre-existing low back pain, psychological impairments, and chronic pain removed him from the MIG.

The Tribunal found that the applicant failed to provide compelling medical evidence of a pre-existing condition that would prevent maximal recovery within the MIG limits.

Furthermore, the Tribunal gave little weight to the orthopaedic surgeon's recording of self-reported psychological symptoms and found insufficient evidence to establish chronic pain.

As the injuries were predominantly minor and the funding limit was exhausted, the application was dismissed.