Applicant found catastrophically impaired due to accident exacerbating pre-existing psychological condition; partial benefits awarded.
The applicant was involved in a motor vehicle accident and sought statutory accident benefits, including a determination of catastrophic impairment due to a mental or behavioural disorder.
The respondent denied the benefits, arguing the applicant's psychological impairments pre-dated the accident.
The Tribunal found that the accident exacerbated the applicant's pre-existing condition, resulting in a marked class 4 impairment in her adaption to the workplace.
The Tribunal concluded the applicant was catastrophically impaired and awarded attendant care benefits of $931.57 per month, along with partial entitlement to claimed medical, rehabilitation, and examination expenses.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalSep 12, 2022
