The applicant sought statutory accident benefits, including a non-earner benefit and medical benefits, following a motor vehicle accident.
The respondent denied the benefits on the basis that the applicant's impairments were caused by pre-existing spinal degeneration rather than the accident.
The Tribunal found that the applicant failed to establish on a balance of probabilities that the accident caused her current impairments, noting that her medical records showed extensive pre-existing spinal issues and that her post-accident complaints were inconsistent with her self-reports to expert assessors.
The appeal was dismissed.
