The applicant, a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, sought an ongoing Income Replacement Benefit (IRB) and a catastrophic impairment designation.
The adjudicator found that the applicant's pre-existing mental health and substance abuse issues were aggravated by the accident, resulting in a complete inability to engage in suitable employment.
The applicant was awarded the ongoing IRB.
However, the adjudicator determined that the applicant did not meet the criteria for catastrophic impairment, as he did not suffer marked impairments in at least three of the four functional domains under the AMA Guides.
