Whether petitioner abandoned her position and is deemed to have resigned from the Career Service under the facts and circumstances of this case.Petondent found to have abandoned her position because she was absent from work for 3 consecutive days without obtaining authorized leave.
The ultimate issue in this case is whether Janna Preissig is eligible for vocational rehabilitation benefits for which she has applied on three separate occasions. 1/ Ms. Preissig contends that she is eligible. The Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (hereinafter "the Department" or "DHRS") contends that Ms. Preissig is ineligible on the grounds that vocational rehabilitation services may not reasonably be expected to render Ms. Preissig fit to engage in a gainful occupation.The evidence establishes that Petitioner is not eligible for vocational rehabilitation services.
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (DHRS) employee deemed separated from her employment for missing three consecutive days without authorization regardless of the validity of her reasons.
Where Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (DHRS) failed to send notice to applicant for low income energy assistance, application granted.
