PART C -Decision under App e al T he d ecision under a ppea l is t he Ministry o f Social Development and Social Innovation (the "ministry") reconsideration dec ision of O ctober 21, 2 three of five statutory requir ements of se c tion 2 of the Employme Disabilit ie s Act ("EAPWDA ") f o r desi gnation as a person that the appellant m e t the age r e quirement, and that in the opi appe ll a n t's impai rment is likely to contin ue for at least two yea satisfied t hat: • the evidence est ablishes that the appel lan t has a seve • th e appellant's da i ly liv ing act iv i ties (" D L A") ar d i r e c tly and significantl y restric ted either continuou that • as a r esult of those restrictions , th e a p pe l lant requires an o the r perso n, an a ssistiv e devic e, or the s PART 0-Rel evant Leg isla t ion E APWDA, secti o n 2 E mployme n t and Assista nce for Pe r s o n s with Disabiliti EAAT 003(10/06/01) I APPEAL# 0 14 , wh ic h fo u nd that t he appellant did not mee t nt and Assistance for Persons With w ith dis a bilitie s ("PWD" ). T he ministry f o und nion of a medical p r a ctitioner the rs. However, the ministry was not r e physical or mental imp airment; e , in the opinion o f a prescribed professional, s l y or periodically for extend ed periods; a nd t he sig n i fican t help or superv is io n of er v ices of an assis t a nce anima l . es Reg u lation (" EAPWD R" ) , section 2
PART E -S umma ry o f Fa cts With the con sent of b oth par t i e s, th e hea ring w a s c onducted as a w 22 (3)( b) of the Em p l o ym e nt an d Ass ist ance Act . The informa tio n before th e mi nist r y at th e time of r econsi 1. The app ella nt's PWD A p pl i c a t i on c ons isti ng • the appellant's s elf-rep ort ("SR" ) co mple te wh i c h he d escri b ed his d i sa b il ity as fo llows : "/ parts of m y bo d y Every day is different. Disabi knee, rt fo of'. '1n resp ons e to a q u estion askin to ta ke ca r e of him self t he a ppe l lant s tates: "Can' wo re out} n o surge r y c an fi x. N ec k is w ore out} all d ay l ong. I have a numbe r o f surg ery's : rt hernia} stomach" • a phys icia n's report ("PR") co mp l et ed by th 2 5, 2014 which in d ica t es that h e has k nown a p pell ant 1 1 o r m o re t i mes in th e p ast 1 2 month • an assessor's re po rt ("AR " ) compl ete d by the 25, 201 4 . 2 . A n MRI o f th e appellant's r ight sh oulder dated Jul 3. The app e llant 's Request fo r Reco ns ide r ation s th e follo win g reasons for hi s requ es t: "1. My d octor d idn 't reveal e n ou gh me (sic) for ass i s tance properly { PWD } 2. I hav e h ad a n umber of s u rg e ry's (s n o surge ry c an help m y cervical p art bee n d am a g ed as w ell Their (s ic ) is n d iffere nt surge on s They are bone spec 3. I have been tol d things ar e going to get wo m edical sh ould show the hones t y of the damage done" The appellant include d wi t h his Request f or R a pplicat i on wh i c h h e h a d comp let ed ( b u t w hic physician). He indicates that his impairment directly restricts his ability to perform DLA and that the following DLA are contin uous l y res tricted: H e indica t e s that t he following D LA a re periodically preparation, basic ho usew o rk, and mobility inside the home; and the following are not restricted: management of medications, use of transportation, and management of finances. He explains that by "Periodic" he means:"/ have nerve damage in the spine At times it flares up I c an't do much someti mes for 5-6 days at a time". restriction comes from my spine and right shoulder and knees. Bendin right handed'. He comments in respect of the assistance that he needs with DLA"/ do have a friend on the same property that I live on. I do have help with lifting and carrying things". The appellant's Notice of Appeal was dated October 24, 2014. His reasons for appealing are presented as argument in Part F. The panel reviewed the medical evidence as follows: EAAT 003(10/06/01) APPEA L# I r itten hea rin g, pursuan t to se ction derat ion inc l ude d th e follo w i ng: o f: d by th e ap pella nt and d a t ed April 9, 2014 in h ave a number o f disability 's (sic) in diffe r ent lity's: neck, s ho ul ders, b a ck, It hip, It k n ee, rt g how his disabil ity affects his life and h i s a b ility t walk far . Lifting o f an yth in g. Rt s h ould e r no su rgery can fi x. I hav e c halleng es eve ry d ay el bow, neck, rt k n ee , It kn ee, It sh oulder, rt h an d, e ap pel lan t's general p ractit ion e r an d dated May th e appel lant for 2 years and th a t he has seen th e s. ap pe llant's general pra ctitioner and dated May y 19, 2 014. igned a nd d ated Octobe r 10, 2 0 14 t hat stat e s dica l i nformation ab out me or c omp let e the form's ic) to correct t hin gs i n t he p a st. I am t o l d n ow t hat of my spine {the n eck} My r ight sh oulder has o surg er y that can hel p me I hav e s een 2 r s e as t i me go's bye (sic). We l l I thi n k my e c o nsidera tio n a co py of pa ge 12 o f th e PWD h is in t ended to b e comp le ted b y th e appell a nt's d a ily shopp i ng, an d m obili t y outside the home. re s tr i cte d: p ersonal sel f care, meal H e adds th a t "The bigg e s t part of g , lifting, walking. I am
I APPEAL# Diagnoses In the PR the appellant's physician diagnosed him with cervical/thoracic/lumbar/sacral spondylosis and chronic pain syndrome secondary to multiple musculoskeletal injuries. Severity of Impairment: Physical Impairment • In the PR the physician noted that the appellant was not able to work in his chosen occupation due to the pain caused by his impairment. In describing the appellant's functional skills, the physician indicated that the appellant can walk 2 to 4 blocks unaided on a flat surface, can climb 5+ stairs unaided, can do no lifting, and can remain seated for less than one hour. • In the AR the physician noted that the appellant has "Physical limitations -chronic musculoskeletal pain". He indicated that the appellant is independent in walking indoors but requires periodic assistance with walking outdoors, climbing stairs and standing; and takes significantly longer than is typical for lifting, and carrying and holding. The physician comments "Significant limitations lifting, twisting, bending". • In the MRI report the Impression summary is as follows: "Interval deterioration with enlargement of the full-thickness rotator cuff tear that now measures at least 4 x 4 centimeters and involves infraspinatus and subscapuleris and shows some fatty atrophy of the supraspinatus muscle". Mental impairment • In the PR the physician indicates that the appellant has no difficulties with communication and confirmed that there are no significant deficits with cognitive and emotional function. In the AR he assesses as "good" the appellant's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and hearing. In terms of Cognitive and Emotional Functioning the physician indicates "no impact" for all 14 items listed. He indicates that the appellant is "independent" in all areas of Social Functioning. In addition he indicates that the appellant has "good functioning" in his relationship with his immediate and extended social networks. Restrictions in performing DLA • In the PR the physician indicates that the appellant has not been prescribed any medication and/or treatments that interfere with his ability to perform daily living activities. • In the AR the physician has noted that the appellant is "independent" in regard to all ADLs for personal care, basic housekeeping, shopping, meals, pay(ing) rent and bills, medications, and transportation. Help required/provided • In the PR the physician indicates that the appellant does not require any prostheses or aids for his impairment. • In the AR the physician has written "N/A" in response to a question asking what support/supervision would be required by the appellant to maintain him in the community if he required help. The physician confirms that the appellant does not have an assistance animal. Neither party provided any additional information on appeal. EAAT003(10/06/01)
APPEAL# I PART F -Reasons for Panel Decision The issue in this appeal is whether the ministry's decision to deny the appellant designation as a PWD was reasonably supported by the evidence or was a reasonable application of the applicable enactment in the circumstances of the appellant. In particular, was the ministry reasonable in determining that the appellant does not have a severe physical or mental impairment, and that in the opinion of a prescribed professional the appellant's impairments do not directly and significantly restrict him from performing DLA either continuously or periodically for extended periods, and that as a result of those restrictions the appellant does not require help to perform DLA. The relevant legislation is as follows: EAPWDA: 2 (1) In this section: "assistive device" means a device designed to enable a person to perform a daily living activity that, because of a severe mental or physical impairment, the person is unable to perform; "daily living activity" has the prescribed meaning; "prescribed professional" has the prescribed meaning. (2) The minister may designate a person who has reached 18 years of age as a person with disabilities for the purposes of this Act if the minister is satisfied that the person has a severe mental or physical impairment that (a) in the opinion of a medical practitioner is likely to continue for at least 2 years, and (b) in the opinion of a prescribed professional (i) directly and significantly restricts the person's ability to perform daily living activities either (A) continuously, or (B) periodically for extended periods, and (ii) as a result of those restrictions, the person requires help to perform those activities. (3) For the purposes of subsection (2), (a) a person who has a severe mental impairment includes a person with a mental disorder, and (b) a person requires help in relation to a daily living activity if, in order to perform it, the person requires (i) an assistive device, (ii) the significant help or supervision of another person, or (iii) the services of an assistance animal. EAAT 003(10/06/01)
APPEAL# I EAPWDR section 2(1): 2 (1) For the purposes of the Act and this regulation, "daily living activities" (a) in relation to a person who has a severe physical impairment or a severe mental impairment, means the following activities: (i) prepare own meals; (ii) manage personal finances; (iii) shop for personal needs; (iv) use public or personal transportation facilities; (v) perform housework to maintain the person's place of residence in acceptable sanitary condition; (vi) move about indoors and outdoors; (vii) perform personal hygiene and self care; (viii) manage personal medication, and (b) in relation to a person who has a severe mental impairment, includes the following activities: (i) make decisions about personal activities, care or finances; (ii) relate to, communicate or interact with others effectively. (2) For the purposes of the Act, "prescribed professional" means a person who is (a) authorized under an enactment to practise the profession of (i) medical practitioner, (ii) registered psychologist, (iii) registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse, (iv) occupational therapist, (v) physical therapist, (vi) social worker, (vii) chiropractor, or (viii) nurse practitioner, or {b) acting in the course of the person's employment as a school psychologist by (i) an authority, as that term is defined in section 1 (1) of the Independent School Act, or (ii) a board or a francophone education authority, as those terms are defined in section 1 (1) of the School Act, if qualifications in psychology are a condition of such employment. Severe Physical Impairment The appellant's position is that his physician has failed to provide sufficient information to indicate the severity of the appellant's physical condition. The appellant has had several surgeries and has been advised that there is nothing more that can be done surgically to improve his condition. Moreover, he has been advised by various physicians that his condition will inevitably deteriorate and he may end up in a wheelchair. He has challenQes all day every day and is unable to walk far, and unable to lift. EAAT 003(10/06/01)
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