4 Jul 2013
Sutherland v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2013] NZACC 185
- Court
- District Court
The court preferred the treating prosthodontist's evidence (Dr Cautley) that, given the severity of acid erosion, failed/ineffective conservative measures, the patient's inability to afford extensive restorations, and limited chewing needs, full extraction and provision of full dentures is necessary and appropriate to restore health to the maximum extent practicable; therefore ACC must fund the regulated contribution for that treatment and the reviewer's decision is quashed.