M. Saleem Akhtar

The applicant sought a review of a single Member's decision awarding $3,000 in additional compensation for pain and suffering related to a 1975 assault.

The applicant argued that all his current health issues, including a knee replacement, were caused by the original assault and sought further compensation.

The two-member panel found no error of law or unreasonable exercise of discretion in the single Member's decision, noting the applicant failed to provide sufficient medical evidence linking all his current health problems to the 1975 incident.

The review was denied and the $3,000 award was upheld.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries sustained during an unprovoked physical assault.

The offender was convicted of assault causing bodily harm.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $11,000 for pain and suffering.

The claim for out-of-pocket expenses was denied due to a lack of supporting documentation.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and emotional injuries sustained after being shot in the leg.

The Board found on a balance of probabilities that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence, specifically aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.

The Board awarded $8,000 for pain and suffering and $200 for loss of income, for a total award of $8,200.

A claim for ambulance expenses was denied due to a lack of supporting documentation.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and emotional injuries sustained during an assault by a tenant.

The Board found on a balance of probabilities that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence.

The Board awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering, $5,000 for loss of income, and $344 for out-of-pocket expenses, totaling $10,344.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and emotional injuries sustained when he was struck in the face with a glass by an extended family member at a gathering.

The incident was not reported to the police due to family dynamics.

The Board found the Applicant to be a victim of a crime of violence under section 5 of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering, along with out-of-pocket and future dental expenses, and a contribution towards legal fees.

The applicant, a nurse, applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation after being violently assaulted by an inpatient at her workplace.

The Board found on a balance of probabilities that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and sustained physical and emotional injuries.

The Board awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering but denied the claim for loss of income, finding that the benefits the applicant received during her disability period offset any actual wage loss.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and emotional injuries sustained during an assault by her sister and brother-in-law.

Although no criminal charges were laid, the Board found on a balance of probabilities that a crime of violence occurred.

The Board awarded the applicant $3,000 for pain and suffering and pre-authorized $1,200 for future counselling, while denying other unverified expenses.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for psychological injuries sustained after witnessing his spouse being injured in a drive-by shooting.

The Board found that the applicant suffered mental or nervous shock as a result of the incident.

The Board awarded $2,000 for pain and suffering but denied claims for expenses and loss of income due to a lack of supporting documentation.

The applicant, a visitor to Canada, was the victim of an unprovoked assault by a stranger, resulting in a broken nose and emotional distress.

The offender was convicted of assault causing bodily harm.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded the applicant $5,000 for pain and suffering and $3,307.99 for out-of-pocket treatment expenses.

The applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation for physical and emotional injuries sustained during an assault by an acquaintance.

The offender was convicted of assault with a weapon after striking the applicant with a glass plate.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $2,500 for pain and suffering.

The applicant filed a claim for compensation with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.

Despite being served with a Notice of Hearing, the applicant failed to appear at the scheduled time.

Pursuant to section 7(1) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, the Board proceeded in the applicant's absence and dismissed the application as abandoned.

The applicant applied on behalf of her child for compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for bereavement counselling following the murder of the child's father.

The Board found that the victim died as a result of a crime of violence, as evidenced by the offenders' manslaughter convictions.

The Board rescinded a previous interim order and awarded $2,400 for future counselling costs to be used within 48 months.

The applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board on behalf of her child for bereavement counselling following the murder of the child's father.

The Board had previously awarded an interim amount of $2,000 for counselling to be used within 18 months.

After the applicant advised that the child was not yet ready for counselling, the Board rescinded its previous order and issued a new order increasing the award to $2,400 and extending the time to use the funds to 48 months.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and emotional injuries sustained during a home invasion and assault.

The Board found on a balance of probabilities that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded the Applicant $5,000 for pain and suffering and up to $1,000 for future counselling costs.

The applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering and expenses resulting from a stabbing and robbery.

The Board found on a balance of probabilities that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence, despite no conviction being registered against the alleged offender.

The Board accepted the medical evidence of physical and psychological injuries and awarded $8,000 for pain and suffering, plus $66.04 for prescription drugs.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering resulting from multiple incidents of domestic assault by her former partner.

The offender was convicted of assault under the Criminal Code.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and accepted her evidence of physical and emotional injuries.

The Board awarded the applicant $5,000 for pain and suffering, taking into account the cumulative effect of the abuse.

The applicant, a correctional officer, sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when an inmate assaulted her.

The Board found on a balance of probabilities that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded the applicant $4,000 for pain and suffering.

The applicant filed a claim for compensation but failed to appear at the scheduled hearing after being served with a notice of hearing.

Pursuant to section 7(1) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and the Board's rules, the adjudicator proceeded in the applicant's absence and dismissed the application as abandoned.

The applicant filed a claim for compensation with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board but failed to appear at the scheduled hearing after being served with a notice.

Pursuant to section 7(1) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, the tribunal proceeded in the applicant's absence.

The application was dismissed as abandoned without deciding the merits.

The Applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation for pain and suffering and loss of income resulting from an assault.

The offender had been convicted of assault causing bodily harm and uttering threats after striking the Applicant in the face with a beer bottle.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering and $450 for loss of income, for a total award of $6,450.