A by disability retirement It is a subject that still creates a lot of confusion among Brazilians. This is because many people do not know what their rights are. Others are not aware of how to order them. A common doubt is whether there is a retirement grant due to diabetes. If you are curious to know whether or not you can request this benefit, check out this article!
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What is disability retirement?
Disability retirement is an exclusive benefit for people who are unable to work due to a health problem. In order to have access to this aid, it is necessary to prove the disability through the medical expertise of the INSS. Unlike sick pay, disability retirement is not temporary.
Are diabetics entitled to disability retirement?
In this case, the worker needs to prove that diabetes has consequences that make him unable to carry out his work activity. As this disease can have serious symptoms, such as loss of vision and weakness in the limbs, some people are able to demonstrate the need for this special retirement.
Who can apply for the benefit?
To access disability retirement, you must meet three requirements:
- Go through the medical examination carried out at the INSS or at the public body in which you work to prove your total incapacity for work;
- Have contributed to the INSS for at least 12 months;
- Be insured by the INSS at the time the disability occurred.
See below the main diseases that ensure disability retirement by the INSS:
- Active tuberculosis;
- Leprosy;
- Mental alienation;
- Cancer;
- Blindness;
- Irreversible and disabling paralysis;
- Severe heart disease;
- ankylosing spondyloarthritis;
- Severe nephropathy (kidney disease);
- Advanced stage of Paget's disease (osteitis deformans);
- Aids;
- Radiation contamination, based on conclusion of specialized medicine.
How to apply for disability retirement online?
To apply for the benefit, simply access the My INSS app and request an appointment with specialized expertise. On the scheduled day, remember to bring these documents:
- General examinations, such as medical requests;
- Medication prescriptions;
- Certificates;
- Reports;
- Reports; It is
- Records.