Meena Rishihesan

The applicant was involved in a motor vehicle accident and sought statutory accident benefits, including a determination of catastrophic impairment under criterion 8 (mental and behavioural impairments).

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that the applicant suffered a marked impairment in three spheres of functioning (Activities of Daily Living, Social Functioning, and Adaptation) and was therefore catastrophically impaired.

The Tribunal awarded attendant care benefits of $3,233.31 per month but dismissed the applicant's claims for various treatment plans, assessments, and a special award, finding insufficient evidence to support those claims.

The applicant sought a determination that she sustained a catastrophic impairment under criterion 8 of the SABS following a motor vehicle accident.

The dispute centered on whether she had marked impairments in Activities of Daily Living and Concentration, Persistence, and Pace.

The Tribunal found that while the applicant suffered moderate impairments, she retained significant useful functioning, such as driving, caring for her autistic son, and attending the gym regularly.

The Tribunal concluded the applicant did not suffer a catastrophic impairment and dismissed the claims for an award and interest.