Dr. Yen-Fu (Tom) Chen

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

The respondent denied several treatment plans, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

The Tribunal found that the applicant suffered from chronic pain with functional impairment, warranting removal from the MIG.

The Tribunal approved treatment plans for physiotherapy, chiropractic services, and a chronic pain assessment, finding them reasonable and necessary.

However, a proposed psychological assessment was denied due to insufficient evidence of an accident-related psychological condition.

The Tribunal also awarded interest on overdue benefits but declined to order a special award, finding the respondent's conduct was not unreasonable.

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

The respondent denied the claims on the basis that the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) and the $3,500 limit had been exhausted.

The applicant argued her injuries fell outside the MIG due to a pre-existing condition, chronic pain syndrome, and psychological impairments.

The Tribunal found insufficient compelling medical evidence to establish a pre-existing condition or chronic pain syndrome.

Applying the "but for" test for causation, the Tribunal concluded the applicant's psychological impairments were related to social, work, and family stressors rather than the accident.

The application was dismissed.