21 Jul 2005
The appeal was dismissed because the appellant failed to produce contemporaneous, cogent and independent medical evidence and gave inconsistent dates; those facts objectively prejudiced ACC's ability to determine cover, so ACC's decision of 17 December 2004 declining the late claim was reasonable and must be upheld.
31 Jan 2003
The insurer was required to make a decision by the expiry of the communicated extension (29 November 2001) but failed to do so; this failure engaged section 66 and resulted in a deemed acceptance of the claim, so the reviewer's decision that the respondent was entitled to cover was upheld and the appeal dismissed.
13 Jul 2001
The appeal was dismissed because the appellant failed to produce contemporaneous supporting medical evidence confirming the dates, occurrence and consistency of the alleged accidents and injuries; mere recitation of falls without medical confirmation does not meet the Act's requirements for cover.