Arkansas Department of Human Services v. Simes

John I. Purtle, Justice.

Appellant denied appellee’s claim for benefits for the medically needy. The circuit court reviewed and reversed, thereby declaring appellee qualified for benefits. Appellant argues on appeal that there was substantial evidence to support the department’s decision. We do not agree with this argument.

On January 8, 1982, the appellee applied for medical benefits for the medically needy. She alleged she was indigent and suffered from ailments which prevented her from doing any substantially gainful work and that such disability had lasted or would last for at least twelve…