Application for catastrophic impairment dismissed as the applicant's whole person impairment rating did not reach 55%.
The applicant sought a determination that she sustained a catastrophic impairment under Criterion 7 of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule following a motor vehicle accident.
The Tribunal assessed various Whole Person Impairment (WPI) ratings provided by multiple medical experts for physical and psychological impairments, including complex regional pain syndrome, sleep disturbances, and right upper extremity deficits.
The Tribunal rejected several of the applicant's expert ratings for failing to follow the AMA Guides' methodology and lacking objective medical evidence.
Ultimately, the Tribunal calculated a combined WPI rating of 50%, falling short of the 55% threshold required for a catastrophic impairment designation.
The application was dismissed.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalMar 11, 2025
