Pollard v. Missouri Department of Social Services, Division of Family Services

CLARK, Judge.

Evelyn P. Pollard applied for medical assistance benefits on the grounds of permanent and total disability. The Division of Family Services denied the claim and the circuit court affirmed. On appeal here, Pollard contends the decision to deny her benefits was not based on competent and substantial evidence and was not authorized under existing law because she was implicitly required to prove a higher and greater degree of disability than that necessary to meet the threshold standard for eligibility. We agree and therefore remand the case for redetermination of benefits.

Pollard is…