Edward v. Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services

We reverse the final order of the Office of Public Assistance Appeal Hearings and remand for further proceedings.

It is undisputed that The Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services did not possess all of the facts necessary for a determination of the appellant’s eligibility for AFDC benefits at the time of his application. Because the appellee agrees that documented or verified proof, as to the actual amount of the lump sum settlement award received by the children’s mother and as to the availability of the funds at the time of appellant’s application for benefits could result in a…