Limitation period extended; catastrophic impairment denied, but treatment plans and section 10 award granted.
The Applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a 2013 motor vehicle accident.
The Tribunal first extended the two-year limitation period under section 7 of the LAT Act, allowing the application to proceed.
On the substantive issues, the Tribunal found the Applicant did not sustain a catastrophic impairment under criterion (f) for mental and behavioural impairments, concluding his limitations were primarily physical due to a herniated disc rather than psychological.
However, the Tribunal found the disputed physiotherapy, chiropractic, and psychological treatment plans to be reasonable and necessary.
The Tribunal also excluded late-filed evidence from the Applicant and rebuttal reports obtained without notice by the Respondent.
The Applicant was awarded interest on overdue payments and a section 10 award of $1,077.43 for the Respondent's unreasonable delay in adjusting the 2017 plans.
No costs were awarded.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalDec 17, 2025
