Claim for vehicle chassis upgrade denied as applicant failed to prove it was reasonable and necessary.
The applicant, who was catastrophically impaired following a motor vehicle accident, sought $27,260.61 for a vehicle chassis upgrade to purchase an SUV, arguing it was necessary for her physical and emotional functioning.
The respondent denied the claim.
The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the applicant failed to prove the vehicle upgrade was reasonable and necessary, noting inconsistencies between the occupational therapist's recommendation and the driving instructor's positive observations of the applicant driving a sedan.
The Tribunal preferred the respondent's insurer examination reports, which found no accident-related psychological or musculoskeletal impairment necessitating an SUV.
The application was dismissed.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalJan 10, 2025
