Laura Hillyer

The applicant sought reconsideration of a decision finding she was not catastrophically impaired under the Glasgow Outcome Scale, Extended (GOSE).

The applicant argued the Tribunal made several errors of law and fact in interpreting the GOSE guidelines, including failing to consider specific individual circumstances, future risks of harm, and the use of modern technology for assistance.

The Tribunal dismissed the request, finding no errors of law or fact that would alter the original decision, and held that the GOSE guidelines, having been incorporated into the Schedule, must be applied according to their established parameters.

The applicant sought a determination that she was catastrophically impaired due to a traumatic brain injury sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

The central issue was whether she met the threshold under the Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE) structured interview.

The tribunal found that the applicant's assessors took an overly specific view of the GOSE questionnaire, while the respondent's assessors correctly applied a more generalized approach.

The tribunal also held that under section 45(2) of the Schedule, an occupational therapist cannot complete the GOSE questionnaire for catastrophic determination.

The tribunal concluded that the applicant did not meet the required criteria and dismissed the application.