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Disability in Germany

Sep 15, 2009 14:07

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breakingthrunow September 16 2009, 03:27:16 UTC

Grad der Behinderung is the degree or level of disability.

As far as I know, it's expressed in per cent after a medical examination. With a degree of 50% and above 50%, a person is considered "severely disabled" and gets extra benefits. Here's an overview of German disability law (in English)~

http://www.germanlawjournal.com/article.php?id=515

tsunami_puppet September 16 2009, 07:59:54 UTC

Thanks for that, I shall have a read of it in between jobs today :)

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tsunami_puppet September 16 2009, 08:00:27 UTC

Excited about the new album?

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tsunami_puppet September 16 2009, 08:02:00 UTC

They go to both over here. There are some really strange rules regarding being carers as it can reduce some other benefits people may be on. There's also a rule here that once retired, you cannot apply for DLA (Disability Living Allowance) but your pension can be adjusted accordingly.