The claimant sought a determination that his impairments were outside of the MIG and entitlement to a chronic pain assessment. Adjudicator Maleki-Yazdi concluded that the claimant’s injuries fell outside of the MIG due to chronic pain, and that the claimant was entitled to the cost of the chronic pain assessment. The claimant continued to reported severe and persistent pain in her right shoulder and neck over five years after the accident, which had not improved with treatment. The adjudicator concluded that the claimant’s pain affected her life in a significant way, as it limited her ability to work, perform her regular activities of daily living, and caused disturbed sleep.
