Dr. Jaroszynski

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits for chiropractic and physiotherapy treatments following a motor vehicle accident.

The insurer argued the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

The adjudicator found that the applicant's bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and right-sided sciatica were neurological injuries caused by the accident, taking her outside the MIG.

However, the adjudicator dismissed the claims for medical benefits, finding that the proposed musculoskeletal treatments were not reasonable and necessary for her neurological conditions.

Claims for a special award and costs were also dismissed.

The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and applied for statutory accident benefits, which the insurer denied.

The central issue was whether the applicant's injuries met the threshold for catastrophic impairment.

The arbitrator preferred the evidence of the applicant's experts, finding that the applicant suffered a marked psychological impairment and significant physical impairments, rendering her catastrophically impaired.

The arbitrator awarded various medical benefits, attendant care benefits, housekeeping and home maintenance benefits, and the costs of several assessments.

Claims for a driver desensitization assessment, a worksite assessment, and a special award were dismissed.

Interest was awarded on overdue payments.