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We represent you where a reduced earning capacity pension has been refused, the assessed degree of disability is too low, or a statutory occupational accident insurer has made a decision concerning accident consequences or occupational diseases. We review the decision and represent you in administrative objection proceedings (Widerspruch) and court proceedings under German law.
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01Reduced earning capacity pension refused
The pension insurance institution has refused your reduced earning capacity pension. You would like the decision reviewed. Attach the administrative decision or the decision on your administrative objection and briefly describe your circumstances.
Contact lawyer: Michael Blase
Enquire about this matter02Degree of disability assessed too low
You would like a higher degree of disability (GdB) to be recognised or wish to challenge a reduction. Send the administrative decision and state the assessed degree of disability.
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Enquire about this matter03Reduction in earning capacity assessed too low
You consider that the statutory occupational accident insurer (Berufsgenossenschaft) has assessed the consequences of your workplace accident too low. You wish to have the assessed reduction in earning capacity (Minderung der Erwerbsfähigkeit – MdE) reviewed. Attach the decision and state the assessed percentage.
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Enquire about this matter04Occupational disease not recognised
The statutory occupational accident insurer (Berufsgenossenschaft) has refused to recognise your condition as an occupational disease. Describe the condition and the work activities you consider connected with it. Attach the administrative decision or the decision on your administrative objection.
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Decision and procedural stage
State the authority involved and whether you have received an administrative decision, a decision on an administrative objection, or whether court proceedings are already underway. Please also state when you received the document and any known dates.
Documents for your enquiry
The key administrative decisions and a brief description are sufficient for initial contact. We will request medical documents specifically if they are needed for further assessment.
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