The appellant appealed a decision of the Social Benefits Tribunal upholding the denial of his application for Ontario Disability Support Program benefits.
He argued the Tribunal applied the wrong legal test for 'substantial impairment' and erred by failing to consider new medical reports submitted after the Director's decision.
The Divisional Court dismissed the appeal, finding the Tribunal applied the correct legal test and properly weighed the evidence.
The Court also held the Tribunal did not err in excluding the new medical reports, as they did not clearly relate to the appellant's condition at the effective date of the Director's decision as required by the regulations.
