Applicant deemed catastrophically impaired under Criterion 8 due to marked impairment in adaptation following motor vehicle accident.
The applicant was involved in a motor vehicle accident and sought a determination of catastrophic impairment due to a mild traumatic brain injury and psychological impairments.
The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the applicant did not meet the criteria for catastrophic impairment under Criterion 6 (Glasgow Outcome Scale) because she maintained some independence and employment.
However, the Tribunal concluded that the applicant sustained a marked impairment in adaptation under Criterion 8 due to her somatic symptom disorder and cognitive challenges.
The Tribunal awarded attendant care benefits of $1,561.89 per month, various treatment plans, and interest, but denied the claim for 24/7 attendant care and a special award under Regulation 664.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalJan 12, 2023
