Applicant found catastrophically impaired due to accident-induced psychological impairments; partial benefits awarded.
The applicant sought a determination that she sustained a catastrophic impairment due to a 2016 motor vehicle accident, claiming various statutory accident benefits.
The respondent argued her psychological condition was pre-existing and not accident-related.
The Tribunal found the applicant sustained a Class 4 Marked impairment in social functioning and adaptation, satisfying the catastrophic impairment definition.
The Tribunal awarded partial attendant care benefits, costs for an attendant care assessment and a cognitive screen, and interest, while dismissing claims for case management, occupational therapy, a document review fee, and a special award.
OLATOntario Licence Appeal TribunalJun 2, 2023
