Application for accident benefits dismissed; injuries found to be predominantly minor and subject to the MIG.
The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident, arguing his injuries warranted removal from the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) due to a pre-existing condition, chronic pain, and a psychological condition.
The Tribunal found the applicant failed to provide compelling medical evidence of a pre-existing condition that would preclude recovery within the MIG.
Furthermore, the Tribunal gave little weight to the applicant's psychological assessment and found no evidence of chronic pain with functional impairment.
As the injuries were predominantly minor, the applicant was subject to the MIG limit, and the application for additional treatment plans and interest was dismissed.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalApr 11, 2025
