Social Security

Permanent disability

Recipients / Requirements

• Are damages for non-disabling permanent injuries recognised by any Social Security Scheme?
• What is understood by "normal occupation"?
• What are the specific requirements for being entitled to qualified total permanent disability?
• How long is it necessary to contribute for permanent disability due to an occupational accident or illness to be recognised?
• Can permanent disability be declared even if the person has no right to it?
• To calculate the minimum contribution period for disability to be recognised, what happens if a worker has not ended the maximum period of temporary disability?
• How is the specific contribution period calculated when a person becomes due to a pension while affiliated or assimilated to affiliation without the need to contribute?
• Can a worker over the age of 65 be entitled to a permanent disability pension?
• Do contributions made after an application for permanent disability has been denied because the person had not made enough contributions count toward a disability pension?

Amount

• Can the 50% increase for severe disability be replaced by entry into a care institution?

Compatibilities / Incompatibilities

• Is receiving a total permanent disability or severe disability pension compatible with work?
• Is receiving a total permanent disability pension compatible with work?
• Are receiving unemployment benefits and permanent disability benefits compatible?
• Is a permanent disability pension compatible with retirement?
• Is receiving damages for non-disabling permanent injuries compatible with a permanent disability pension, for any degree of disability?
• Is express authorisation from the INSS necessary to make receiving a permanent disability pension compatible with work?

Evaluation / Adjudication / Review