Brodigan v. Alaska Department of Revenue

OPINION

EASTAUGH, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

John and Helen Brodigan appeal the decision of the Department of Revenue, Permanent Fund Dividend Division (Department) finding that the Brodigans were ineligible for the 1990 permanent fund dividend (PFD). They argue that John qualified for an allowable absence for medical treatment, and thus they should have received their PFDs. We affirm the Department’s finding that the Brodigans were ineligible in 1990.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

The Brodigans moved to Alaska in 1962. 1 John underwent two coronary bypass operations and other vascular surgery in 1971,…