Application for psychological assessment dismissed as injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline.
The applicant sought a $2,200 psychological assessment following a motor vehicle accident, arguing his injuries fell outside the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) due to chronic pain and psychological impairments.
The Tribunal found the applicant's physical injuries were minor soft tissue injuries that resolved within months, and that his subsequent pain complaints were related to a second accident and a fall.
The Tribunal also rejected the applicant's psychological claims, finding his symptoms arose nearly two years post-accident and were likely caused by situational stressors rather than the subject accident.
The application was dismissed, and the applicant was found not entitled to the disputed treatment plan or interest.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalFeb 6, 2023
