Hoss v. Adult & Family Services Division

Petitioner, an unemployed truck driver, began receiving General Assistance (GA) benefits after he had had lumbar disc surgery in August, 1984. He suffered constant pain, which was relieved somewhat by medication, and depression. In January, 1985, his grant was terminated. The hearings officer determined that petitioner was not eligible for GA because he was employable.

OAR 461-05-311 states:

“(1) An A/R [applicant/recipient] is unemployable when the Division determines that a physical or mental condition, diagnosed by a licensed medical professional * * * prevents the A/R from engaging in any…