Applicant designated catastrophically impaired due to traumatic brain injury preventing return to competitive employment.
The applicant was involved in a motorcycle accident and sustained a traumatic brain injury.
He applied for a catastrophic impairment determination under Criterion 4 of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule, relying on the Extended Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS-E).
The adjudicator found that the applicant met the threshold for a lower moderate disability, primarily due to his inability to return to work in his previous capacity, and thus qualified for catastrophic impairment status.
The adjudicator also awarded partial attendant care benefits and approved several treatment plans for occupational therapy, psychological services, and a laptop, while denying other claimed medical benefits and a claim for a special award.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalMay 18, 2023
