Claim for psychological services dismissed as injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline.
The applicant sought a medical benefit of $2,200 for psychological services following a motor vehicle accident.
The respondent denied the claim, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) limit of $3,500, which had already been largely exhausted.
The Tribunal found that the applicant's physical injuries were soft tissue in nature and that the psychological evidence provided was insufficient to remove him from the MIG.
The Tribunal dismissed the claim for benefits and interest, and also denied the respondent's request for costs, finding no bad faith on the part of the applicant.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalMar 5, 2019
