The applicant, a taxi driver, was injured in a motor vehicle accident and sought statutory accident benefits, including weekly income benefits, medical/rehabilitation benefits, and care benefits.
The insurer terminated weekly income benefits on the basis that the applicant no longer suffered a substantial inability to perform his essential tasks.
The arbitrator found the applicant to be an unreliable witness, noting significant discrepancies between his testimony and independent records regarding his income and receipt of social assistance.
The arbitrator concluded the applicant failed to establish disability beyond the termination date and set his weekly income benefit at the minimum rate of $185.60.
Claims for a special award and arbitration expenses were dismissed, with the arbitrator noting the applicant's conduct unreasonably prolonged the proceedings.
