29 Jan 1998
Rogers v Accident Rehabilitation and Compensation Insurance Corporation
- Citation
- [1998] NZACC 10
- Court
- District Court
The cochlear implant device was properly payable by the Corporation under the PALAPAC Regulations as a prescribed artificial aid recommended by a specialist; the Corporation was only being asked to fund the device, not surgical costs, and Regulation 6 does not preclude payment where no claim for the associated surgical procedure under the Specialists Costs Regulations is made; therefore the Corporation's decisions revoking approval under s.67A were incorrect and are revoked.