DMR Eligibility Decision by H.O. Hudgins 4 7 08
Appeal denied by Commissioner on April 14, 2008
Keyword: intellectual function, mental illness
Hearing Officer: Marcia A. Hudgins
Counsel present for Appellant: No
Counsel present for DMR: Allegra Munson
Appellant present: No (mother present)
Hearing Officer Decision on April 7, 2008
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Year |
Test |
Age |
Score |
Diagnosis in report |
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Verb. |
Perf. |
Full |
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1997 |
WISC III |
9 |
74 |
83 |
77 |
Examiner stated scores are mild underestimates. |
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2000-01 |
WISC III |
12 |
75 |
82 |
77 |
Concurred w/ 1997 testor that scores are mild underestimates. |
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2004 |
WISC III |
15 |
65 |
63 |
61 |
Inpatient in psychiatric hospital at time of testing. Testor noted she was oppositional. |
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2004 |
Stanford Binet |
16 |
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|
80 |
Testor noted results affected by impulsivity, lack of perseverance, and level of investment. |
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2005 |
WAIS III |
17 |
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66 |
Evaluator said FS of 66 is likely an underestimate of ability. |
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ABAS II |
18 |
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Noting significant difficulties in 5 areas. |
19 year old female applied for DMR services on May 1, 2006. Six evaluations of intellectual functioning before age 18 were entered into evidence (one invalid), as well as an ABAS-II.
DMR expert testified that appellant is not mentally retarded, but in borderline range and mental illness (including hospitalizations) has negatively impacted test scores. Onset of mental illness has resulted in a lowering of IQ test scores.
The hearing officer found that the applicant did not meet the criteria for DMR services, agreeing with the DMR expert that the applicant's test scores were underestimates of her real ability.
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