Sarash Sasani

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

The respondent denied a treatment plan for physiotherapy on the basis that the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) and the $3,500 limit had been exhausted.

The applicant argued she should be removed from the MIG due to pre-existing conditions, chronic pain, and psychological impairment.

The Tribunal found insufficient evidence of a documented pre-existing condition that would prevent maximal recovery.

Furthermore, the Tribunal preferred the respondent's multi-disciplinary independent medical examinations, which concluded the applicant's physical and psychological injuries were predominantly minor and did not cause significant functional impairment.

The application was dismissed.