P A R T C D e c i s i o n u n d e r A p p e a l T h e d e c i s i o n b e i n g a p p e a l e d i s t h e M i n i s t r y o f S o c " M i n i s t r y " ) D e c e m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 3 r e c o n s i d e r a t i o n d e c A p p e l l a n t w a s n o t e l i g i b l e f o r P e r s o n s w i t h D i s a b i l i a l l t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r P W D d e s i g n a t i o n i n s e c t i o n P e r s o n s w i t h D i s a b i l i t i e s A c t . B a s e d o n t h e i n f o r m t h e A p p e l l a n t h a s a s e v e r e m e n t a l o r p h y s i c a l i m p a p r o f e s s i o n a l ( i ) d i r e c t l y a n d s i g n i f i c a n t l y r e s t r i c t s h i s a b i l i t y t o p e r i o d i c a l l y fo r e x t e n d e d p e r i o d s ; a n d , ( i i ) a s a r e s u l t o f t h o s e r e s t r i c t i o n s h e r e q u i r e s h e T h e M i n i s t r y w a s s a t i s f i e d t h a t t h e A p p e l l a n t h a s r e m e d i c a l p r a c t i t i o n e r h i s i m p a i r m e n t i s l i k e l y t o c o n t P A R T D R e l e v a n t L e g i s l a t i O n . E m p l o y m e n t a n d A s s i s t a n c e f o r P e r s o n s w i t h D i s a b E m p l o y m e n t a n d A s s i s t a n c e f o r P e r s o n s w i t h D i s a b E AA T 0 0 3 ( 1 0 / 0 6 / 0 1 )A P P E A L # I i a l D e v e l o p m e n t a n d S o c i a l I n n o v a t i o n ( t h e i s i o n i n w h i c h t h e M i n i s t r y d e t e r m i n e d t h a t t h e t i e s ( " P W D " ) d e s i g n a t i o n b e c a u s e h e d i d n o t m e e t 2 ( 2 ) o f t h e E m p l o y m e n t a n d A s s i s t a n c e f o r a t i o n p r o v i d e d , t h e M i n i s t r y w a s n o t s a t i s f i e d t h a t i r m e n t t h a t i n t h e o p i n i o n o f a p r e s c r i b e d p e r f o r m d a i l y l i v i n g a c t i v i t i e s e i t h e r c o n t i n u o u s l y o r l p t o p e r f o r m t h o s e a c t i v i t i e s . a c h e d 1 8 y e a r s o f a g e a n d i n t h e o p i n i o n o f a i n u e f o r a t l e a s t 2 y e a r s . i l i t i e s A c t ( " E A P W D A " ) S e c t i o n 2 ( 2 ) a n d 2 ( 3 ) . i l i t i e s R e g u l a t i o n ( " E A P W D R " ) S e c t i o n 2 .
APPEAL# I PART E -Summar of Facts With the consent of both parties, the hearing was conducted as a written hearing pursuant to section 22(3)(b) of the Employment and Assistance Act. For its reconsideration decision, the Ministry had the following evidence: 1. Appellant's PWD application consisting of: • A self-report completed by the Appellant. • A physician's report ('PR") completed on February 18, 2013 by a doctor who indicated that he had seen the Appellant 3 times in the 12 months preceding the report. • An assessor's report ("AR") completed on July 12, 2013 by a social worker who indicated that he has known the Appellant for 4 months and he has seen the Appellant between 2-10 times in the 12 months preceding the report. 2. Appellant's request for reconsideration with his written statement. For this appeal, the Appellant submitted his written statement and a statement from a mental health counselor who he has been seeing since July 2013. The Panel was unable to read the signature of the mental health counselor; however, based on the information in the statement it appears that the counselor is also the social worker who completed the AR. Pursuant to section 22(4) of the Employment and Assistance Act, the Panel admits the information submitted by the Appellant and his counselor because those statements provide additional details about his conditions and therefore is in support of the evidence that was before the Ministry at reconsideration. Diagnoses In the PR, the doctor diagnosed the Appellant with hepatitis C, left knee ligament tear and tendonitis, and severe facial acne. The doctor provided no diagnosis of any mental health conditions. Mental Impairment In the PR, the doctor reported no deficits with cognitive and emotional functioning and noted that the Appellant has no difficulties with communication. In the AR, the social worker reported that the Appellant: • Indicated that he gets depressed at times. • Stated that he used hard drugs and alcohol in the past, and is now facing mental problems and low self esteem. • Has the following impacts to his cognitive and emotional functioning from his impairment: major impacts to emotion, motivation and motor activity; moderate impact to impulse control and psychotic symptoms; minimal impacts to insight and judgement, attention/concentration, memory and language; and, no impacts to bodily function, executive and other emotional or mental problems; adding that the Appellant stated that he gets "command voices sometimes" that bother him. • Is able to communicate satisfactorily with writing and good with speaking, reading and hearing, but his left ear is weak. In his request for reconsideration, the Appellant wrote that his mental disability is depression. He feel�a_ d for the way he is,� not gsiing anywhere, wondering what he. did wrong and why he has these EMT003(10/06/01)
APPEAL# I disabilities. Physical Impairment In the PR, the doctor reported that: • The Appellant's left knee injury was repaired with surgery and he requires a knee brace to support his joint. • In terms of physical ability, the Appellant can walk 4+ blocks unaided, climb 5+ stairs unaided, lift between 15-35 pounds and remain seated between 2-3 hours. • The Appellant is independent in all aspects of mobility and physical abilities. In the AR, the social worker reported that the Appellant's impairments are listed as left knee pain due to a motor vehicle accident in 1990 and lower back pain. Also, the Appellant stated that because of his knee and back pain he is unable to work. The social worker reported that the Appellant is independent in all aspects of mobility and physical ability. In his PWD application, the Appellant wrote that: • He is requesting disability assistance for his lower back, left knee and hepatitis C. • He has had his lower back problem since childhood, his left knee problem after being hit by a car, and hepatitis C from experimenting with needles. • He does not have enough money for vitamins, high protein whey and for all the fruits, vegetables and meats he needs. In his request for reconsideration, the Appellant wrote that: • He suffers from knee and back problems. • His left knee was injured in a car accident; it aches in the winter and hurts in the summer. When he gets up the wrong way, his knee pops out of place; his knee hurts when he walks far or tries to. • He has a brace that supports his knee, making his knee sore. He uses a cane once in awhile to get around when it's icy or when he is too weak to do anything. • His lower back accident resulted in a hairline fracture in his lower back which really bothers him in the winter. • At times when his back flares up, he gets pinched nerves and has to take muscle relaxers or he couldn't get around; when his back aches he can't do anything or go anywhere. • When he is in pain, he is immobile; he couldn't take pain pills because of his hepatitis C. • His appetite isn't good at times; he is weak all the time. To support his appeal, the Appellant wrote that it is true that he does suffer from lower back pain, left knee pain and hepatitis. He can supply proof. He stated that he is not fraudulently trying to get assistance. The Appellant also wrote that he asked his mental health counselor to verify his condition. That counselor wrote that: • He has been seeing the Appellant since July 2013. • The Appellant's health problem is genuine. • Due to his health conditions, the Appellant is not able to get a job nor can he stand 30 minutes steady to work at even lighter household jobs. • The Appellant's income is not enough for him to live on; he has a special diet. EAAT 003(10/06/01)
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T h e P a n e l w i l l c o n s i d e r e a c h p a r t y ' s p o s i t i o n r e g a r d u n d e r t h e a p p l i c a b l e P W D c r i t e r i a a t i s s u e i n t h i s a p S e v e r e P h y s i c a l I m p a i r m e n t T h e A p p e l l a n t ' s p o s i t i o n i s t h a t h e s u f f e r s f r o m l o w e c o n d i t i o n s r e s t r i c t h i s m o b i l i t y a n d w h e n h e i s i n p a i s o m e t i m e s a c a n e . H e s u b m i t t e d t h a t h e i s u n a b l e t I n i t s r e c o n s i d e r a t i o n d e c i s i o n , t h e M i n i s t r y n o t e d t h d e s i g n a t i o n , o n l y t h e c r i t e r i a i n s e c t i o n 2 ( 2 ) o f t h e E r e v i e w e d a l l o f t h e i n f o r m a t i o n p r o v i d e d i n t h e P W D r e q u e s t f o r r e c o n s i d e r a t i o n . 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APPEAL# I the Appellant has a severe physical impairment. The Panel's Findings The diagnosis of a medical condition is not in and of itself evidence of the severity of impairment. To satisfy the requirements in section 2(2) of the EAPWDA, evidence of how and the extent to which a medical condition restricts daily functioning must be considered. This includes the evidence from the Appellant and from a prescribed professional regarding the nature of the impairment and its impact on the Appellant's ability to manage the daily living activities listed in section 2(1) of the EAPWDR. The Panel also notes that employability is not a criterion in section 2(2) of the EAPWDA, nor is it listed among the prescribed daily living activities in section 2 of the EAPWDR. In this case, the doctor diagnosed the Appellant with hepatitis C and left knee ligament tear and tendonitis. The Appellant indicated that he suffers from knee and back problems, but the doctor did not diagnose or refer to any back pain anywhere in his report. The Appellant stated that when he is in pain, he is immobile, but he did not indicate how frequently that occurs. He also said he only uses a cane sometimes. The doctor, however, reported that the Appellant is independent in all aspects of mobility and physical abilities, except f o r periodic restrictions with outside mobility. The doctor also indicated that the Appellant can walk 4+ blocks unaided, climb 5+ stairs unaided and lift between 15-35 pounds. In addition, the social worker noted that the Appellant is independent in all aspects of daily living activities requiring physical mobility and ability. Therefore, when all of the evidence is considered, the Panel finds that the Ministry reasonably determined that the inf o rmation provided does not establish that the Appellant has a severe physical impairment. Severe Mental Impairment The Appellant's position is that his mental disability is depression. He gets depressed at times, has low self-esteem, feels lonely, wonders what he did wrong and why he has these disabilities. The Ministry reviewed all of the information and noted that the doctor reported no deficits with cognitive and emotional functioning, although the social worker reported major impacts to 3 areas of such functioning as well as moderate and minor impacts to others. Based on the information provided the Ministry determined that there is not enough evidence to establish a severe mental impairment. The Panel's Findings The Appellant reported that he gets depressed at times. The social worker noted impacts to the Appellant's cognitive and emotional functioning, including the Appellant stating that he gets command voices sometimes. But the social worker did not indicate how these impacts affect the Appellant's ability to function on a daily basis. In addition, there is no diagnosis from the doctor of depression or any mental health condition or any report of deficits in cognitive and emotional functioning from the doctor. Therefore, when all of the evidence is considered, the Panel finds that the Ministry reasonably determined that there is not enough evidence to establish that the Appellant has a severe mental impairment. Restrictions to Daily Living Activities The Appellant's position is that he needs financial help because his current income is insufficient to meet his living expenses, especially for the diet he requires for his illness. He is unable to work because of his medical conditions, including the restrictions to his physical mobility. EAAT 003( 10/06/01 I
T h e M i n i s t r y n o t e d t h a t i t r e v i e w e d a l l a s p e c t s o f t h p r e s c r i b e d p r o f e s s i o n a l s . T h e M i n i s t r y d e t e r m i n e d d o e s n o t h a v e e n o u g h e v i d e n c e t o c o n f i r m t h a t t h e a b i l i t y t o p e r f o r m h i s d a i l y l i v i n g a c t i v i t i e s c o n t i n u o u T h e P a n e l ' s F i n d i n g s S e c t i o n 2 ( 2 ) ( b ) o f t h e E A P W D A r e q u i r e s t h a t a p r e a p p l i c a n t ' s s e v e r e i m p a i r m e n t d i r e c t l y a n d s i g n i f i c a o r p e r i o d i c a l l y f o r e x t e n d e d p e r i o d s . T h e A p p e l l a n t p r o f e s s i o n a l s . D a i l y l i v i n g a c t i v i t i e s a r e d e f i n e d i n t h e p h y s i c i a n ' s r e p o r t p a r t o f t h e P W D a p p l i c a t i o n p a r t o f t h e P W D a p p l i c a t i o n . T h e r e f o r e , a p r e s c r i b o p p o rt u n i t y t o i n d i c a t e w h i c h i f a n y d a i l y l i v i n g a c t i v i m p a i r m e n t s , c o n t i n u o u s l y o r p e r i o d i c a l l y f o r e x t e n d r e p o r t w h a t h e l p t h e A p p e l l a n t m a y n e e d . I n t h e A p p e l l a n t ' s c i r c u m s t a n c e s , t h e d o c t o r r e p o r t e e x c e p t f o r p e r i o d i c r e s t r i c t i o n s w i t h o u t s i d e m o b i l i t y m a n a g e s a l l o f h i s d a i l y l i v i n g a c t i v i t i e s i n d e p e n d e n w h e n h e g e t s b a c k p a i n . I n t h e A R , t h e r e a r e c o m m A p p e l l a n t ' s s o c i a l n e t w o r k s a n d a b i l i t y t o d e a l w i t h s u p p o rt a n d e m p o w e r m e n t t o l i v e . B a s e d o n t h i s e v P a n e l f i n d s t h a t t h e M i n i s t r y r e a s o n a b l y d e t e r m i n e d t h a t a s e v e r e m e n t a l o r p h y s i c a l i m p a i r m e n t s i g n i f i c d a i l y l i v i n g a c t i v i t i e s e i t h e r c o n t i n u o u s l y o r p e r i o d i c a H e l p w i t h D a i l y L i v i n g A c t i v i t i e s T h e A p p e l l a n t ' s p o s i t i o n i s t h a t h e n e e d s s u p p o r t a s o m e t i m e s a c a n e f o r m o b i l i t y . A l s o , h e i s s e e i n g a T h e M i n i s t r y ' s p o s i t i o n i s t h a t b e c a u s e t h e e v i d e n c e s i g n i f i c a n t l y r e s t r i c t e d , i t c a n n o t b e d e t e r m i n e d t h a t T h e P a n e l ' s F i n d i n g s S e c t i o n 2 ( 2 ) ( b ) ( i i ) o f t h e E A P W D A a l s o r e q u i r e s t h e t h a t b e c a u s e o f r e s t r i c t i o n s i n h i s a b i l i t y t o m a n a g e w i t h t h o s e a c t i v i t i e s . T h e d o c t o r r e p o r t e d o n l y t h a t t w o r k e r s t a t e d o n l y t h a t t h e A p p e l l a n t n e e d s s u p p o r t i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t h e l p t h a t t h e A p p e l l a n t m i g h t n e e r e p o r t s f r o m t h e p r e s c r i b e d p r o f e s s i o n a l s a n d b e c a a c t i v i t i e s a r e s i g n i f i c a n t l y r e s t r i c t e d , t h e M i n i s t r y r e a t h e A p p e l l a n t n e e d s s i g n i f i c a n t h e l p f r o m o t h e r p e r s C o n c l u s i o n H a v i n g r e v i e w e d a n d c o n s i d e r e d a l l o f t h e e v i d e n c e t h e M i n i s t r y ' s r e c o n s i d e r a t i o n d e c i s i o n , w h i c h d e t e r m d e s i g n a t i o n , w a s r e a s o n a b l y s u o o o r t e d b v t h e e v i d e E AA T 0 0 3 ( 1 0 / 0 6 / 0 1 )A P P E A L # I e P R a n d t h e A R ; t h a t i s , t h e r e p o r t s f r o m t h e t h a t b a s e d o n t h e i n f o r m a t i o n p r o v i d e d b y t h e m , i t A p p e l l a n t ' s i m p a i r m e n t s i g n i f i c a n t l y r e s t r i c t s h i s s l y o r p e r i o d i c a l l y f o r e x t e n d e d p e r i o d s . s c r i b e d p r o f e s s i o n a l p r o v i d e a n o p i n i o n t h a t a n n t l y r e s t r i c t s h i s d a i l y l i v i n g a c t i v i t i e s , c o n t i n u o u s l y ' s d o c t o r a n d t h e s o c i a l w o r k e r a r e t h e p r e s c r i b e d s e c t i o n 2 ( 1 ) o f t h e E A P W D R a n d a r e a l s o l i s t e d i n a n d w i t h a d d i t i o n a l d e t a i l s i n t h e a s s e s s o r ' s r e p o r t e d p r o f e s s i o n a l c o m p l e t i n g t h e s e f o r m s h a s t h e i t i e s a r e s i g n i f i c a n t l y r e s t r i c t e d b y t h e A p p e l l a n t ' s e d p e r i o d s . T h e p r e s c r i b e d p r o f e s s i o n a l c a n a l s o d n o r e s t r i c t i o n s i n m a n a g i n g d a i l y l i v i n g a c t i v i t i e s , . T h e s o c i a l w o r k e r r e p o r t e d t h a t t h e A p p e l l a n t t l y , a l t h o u g h h e e x p e r i e n c e s s o m e l i m i t a t i o n s e n t s f r o m t h e s o c i a l w o r k e r a b o u t i m p a c t s t o t h e p e o p l e , b u t w i t h o n l y t h e s t a t e m e n t t h a t h e n e e d s i d e n c e f r o m t h e p r e s c r i b e d p r o f e s s i o n a l s , t h e t h a t t h e i n f o r m a t i o n p r o v i d e d d i d n o t e s t a b l i s h a n t l y r e s t r i c t s t h e A p p e l l a n t ' s a b i l i t y t o p e r f o r m l l y f o r e x t e n d e d p e r i o d s . n d f i n a n c i a l a s s i s t a n c e . H e u s e s a k n e e b r a c e a n d m e n t a l h e a l t h c o u n s e l o r . d o e s n o t e s t a b l i s h t h a t d a i l y l i v i n g a c t i v i t i e s a r e s i g n i f i c a n t h e l p i s r e q u i r e d f r o m o t h e r p e r s o n s . o p i n i o n o f a p r e s c r i b e d p r o f e s s i o n a l c o n f i r m i n g d a i l y l i v i n g a c t i v i t i e s , t h e A p p e l l a n t r e q u i r e s h e l p h e A p p e l l a n t u s e s a k n e e b r a c e . T h e s o c i a l a n d e m p o w e r m e n t t o l i v e , b u t p r o v i d e d n o o t h e r d . T h e r e f o r e , t h e P a n e l f i n d s t h a t b a s e d o n t h e u s e t h e e v i d e n c e d i d n o t e s t a b l i s h t h a t d a i l y l i v i n g s o n a b l y c o n c l u d e d t h a t i t c o u l d n o t d e t e r m i n e t h a t o n s t o m a n a g e d a i l y l i v i n g a c t i v i t i e s . a n d t h e r e l e v a n t l e g i s l a t i o n , t h e P a n e l f i n d s t h a t i n e d t h a t t h e A p p e l l a n t w a s n o t e l i g i b l e f o r P W D n c e . T h e r e f o r e t h e P a n e l c o n f i r m s t h a t d e c i s i o n .
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