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Non-earner benefit denied; medical benefits and assessment costs partially granted for chronic pain and psychological impairments.
The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and sought statutory accident benefits, including a non-earner benefit, medical benefits, and assessment costs.
The insurer initially denied the claims on the basis of the Minor Injury Guideline but later conceded the injuries were non-minor.
The Tribunal found the applicant was not entitled to a non-earner benefit because she continued to engage in substantially all of her pre-accident activities, despite some limitations.
However, the Tribunal ordered the insurer to pay for occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and the costs of psychological, occupational therapy, and chronic pain assessments, finding them reasonable and necessary.
Claims for a special award and costs were dismissed.
Non-Earner Benefit denied as applicant continued caregiving duties; some medical benefits approved.
The applicant sought a Non-Earner Benefit (NEB) and various medical benefits following a motor vehicle accident.
The Tribunal found that while the applicant's life was affected by the accident, she did not suffer a 'complete inability to carry on a normal life' as she continued to engage in substantially all of her pre-accident caregiving activities, albeit with some restrictions and assistance.
The Tribunal approved two physiotherapy treatment plans and an orthopaedic assessment as reasonable and necessary, but denied a third physiotherapy plan, a psychotherapy plan, and a claim for a special award.
Interest was awarded on the approved incurred expenses.
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