St. Francis v. Department of Social Welfare

Appellant in this case, David St. Francis, appeals from a determination by the Human Services Board that he is not incapacitated for purposes of qualifying for the Aid to Needy Families With Children Program (ANFC) ad ministered by the Social Welfare Department under 33 V.S.A. § 2504(b)(1)(B). The question certified for our review is whether he is incapacitated and, therefore, entitled to benefits under that program. All other elements for eligibility are concededly present, so that the question of incapacity is controlling. Appellant contends that the evidence before the Board…