Dr. W. Pruzanski

The applicant was injured while riding a public bus and sought statutory accident benefits, including non-earner benefits, catastrophic impairment assessments, and various medical and rehabilitation benefits.

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the applicant did not suffer a complete inability to carry on a normal life, dismissing the claim for non-earner benefits.

However, given the applicant's significant pre-existing conditions and accident-related physical and psychological injuries, the Tribunal found the catastrophic impairment assessments reasonable and necessary, excluding a file review fee.

The Tribunal also approved a neurological assessment and a psychological treatment plan, while dismissing the remaining treatment plans.

The applicant sought non-earner benefits (NEBs) following a motor vehicle accident.

The arbitrator found that the applicant did not qualify for an income replacement benefit as he was not employed at the time of the accident.

Applying the test for NEBs, the arbitrator concluded that the applicant did not suffer a complete inability to carry on a normal life, as he remained independent in self-care and was not completely unable to engage in housekeeping and home maintenance.

The application for NEBs, a special award, and interest was dismissed.