The self-represented claimant argued that he suffered a catastrophic impairment following a collision in a parking lot. The insurer’s position was that the claimant suffered a minor injury. Adjudicator Manigat concluded that the claimant suffered a minor injury and dismissed the catastrophic impairment determination. No medical evidence was provided by the claimant in support of his position, nor was an expert opinion provided. While an OCF-19 was completed by the family physician, no referral was ever made for further investigation. The IE reports found that the claimant suffered soft tissue injuries and the claimant did not provide any evidence of a pre-existing condition.
