13 Dec 2010
Because the massage and naturopathy providers were not registered health professionals within the meaning of s.6, their services did not qualify as 'treatment' payable under Clause 2 of Schedule 1 of the Accident Compensation Act 2001; therefore ACC's decision to decline reimbursement was correct and must be upheld.
18 Jun 2007
Bruxism was found to be causatively linked to the appellant's covered injuries; therefore treatment with the prescribed medication Myorel is consequential upon those injuries and the respondent must fund it and reimburse any prescription charges paid by the appellant.
18 Jan 2005
The Review Officer had no jurisdiction to determine the quantum of disbursements ordered by the District Court; the District Court (Judge Beattie stepping into the prior judge's role) limited recoverable disbursements to reasonable expenses directly relating to the appeal, disallowed items relating to the review hearing and disallowed the claim for loss of income for preparation, but allowed specific items resulting in reimbursement of $293.97 plus $50 for attendance (total $343.97).