Reduced earning capacity pension denied? An objection is often worthwhile
Your application for a reduced earning capacity pension was denied even though you can no longer work for health reasons? Denials are common, and they are often corrected in the objection or before the social court. What matters is meeting the deadline.
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What you should do now
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1. Meet the deadline
File an objection within one month; you can submit the reasons later.
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2. Request the expert report
Demand the expert report obtained by the pension insurer and check whether it accurately captures your condition.
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3. Collect findings
Submit current medical findings, clinic reports and certificates and release the doctors from their duty of confidentiality.
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4. Use advice services
Social associations (VdK, SoVD) and pension advisers provide free support, including in the subsequent lawsuit before the social court.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have for the objection?
One month from notification of the decision (§ 84 SGG). If the instruction on legal remedies was missing, it is up to one year. File an objection to preserve the deadline and submit current medical findings.
Is the objection worthwhile?
Often yes. Many denials are based on an overly optimistic assessment of the remaining capacity to work. With current, meaningful findings and, if necessary, a lawsuit before the social court, decisions can often be corrected. The procedure is free.
Take action now
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General information for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). In case of a high loss or uncertainty: contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.