Definitions Relating to PTD

PURPOSE: This rule defines permanently and totally disabled. (1) Permanent and Total Disability (PTD) means that the individual has some physical or mental impairment, disease or loss from which recovery or substantial improvement cannot be expected and which substantially precludes him/her from engaging in any occupation within his/her competence, such as holding a job or homemaking. AUTHORITY: sections 207.022 and 660.017, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Nov. 1, 1950, effective Nov. 11, 1950. Amended: Filed Aug. 8, 2018, effective March 30, 2019. *Original authority: 207.022, RSMo 2014 and 660.017, RSMo 1993, amended 1995. Crudup v. Missouri State Division of Family Services 600, SW2d 129 (Mo. App. 1980). In applying the definition of permanent and total disability found at 13 CSR 40-2.100, the agency must conform its decision to its own interpretation of a promulgated rule given effect as a policy. Also, this agency policy may be used to assist the reviewing court.