The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.
The respondent denied the benefits, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).
The applicant argued for removal from the MIG on the basis of chronic pain and functional impairment.
The Tribunal applied the AMA Guides criteria for chronic pain and found the applicant only met one of the required three criteria.
Relying on the respondent's section 44 assessments, the Tribunal concluded the applicant failed to prove his injuries warranted removal from the MIG.
The application for physiotherapy benefits and interest was dismissed.
