The applicant was struck by a bus in 2012, sustaining multiple fractures and subsequent psychological impairments.
She applied for a determination of catastrophic impairment under two criteria of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule.
The Tribunal found that the applicant did not meet the 55% whole person impairment threshold under s. 3(2)(e), as her combined physical and psychological impairments rated between 42% and 46%.
However, the Tribunal concluded that the applicant was catastrophically impaired under s. 3(2)(f), finding she suffered a marked impairment in the functional areas of social functioning and adaptation due to her accident-related mental and behavioural disorders.
A claim for the cost of a psychiatric paper review was denied.
