Suffering from back pain is a recurrent situation for many people, and this is a problem that directly affects the work of these individuals. After all, even the “lightest” work, such as office work, can make the pain worse.
In these cases, it is necessary for the worker to understand that there is a possibility of receiving some social benefit for back pain. See here what these benefits are and how to use them.
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Back pain disability pension
Those who experience constant back pain need to perform specific tests to determine the causes and think about forms of treatment. At that moment, if the doctor detects that there is a permanent problem, there will be a decision on how the worker should continue his working life.
As not everyone can carry on with their professional life due to spinal problems, the only option will be to resort to disability retirement. For this, it will be necessary to present the proper documentation to the INSS, in exams and medical prescriptions, to prove the disability.
In addition, it is worth noting that the INSS only grants disability retirement to those who have made at least 12 contributions to social security, with the exception of some specific illnesses that do not require a grace period, but only the status of social security. That is, it is important to at least have a professional registration as a MEI or have an NIS number.
Illness aid for back pain
There is also the possibility of resorting to sick pay, a benefit intended for people who are unable to work due to illness. However, unlike disability retirement, this aid is intended for people suffering from temporary illnesses.
Thus, the benefit will assist the worker with an illness that lasts more than 15 days until the moment he is able to return to work. As in retirement, a minimum of 12 contributions and medical proof is also required. To find out if the cause of the pain will result in retirement or aid, the worker needs to undergo INSS expertise.