Have a severe disability officially recognized for the first time in Sendenhorst
Have a severe disability officially recognized for the first time in Sendenhorst is handled by Versorgungsamt Sendenhorst; in the region it currently takes about approx. 2 months.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Medical reports · Personalausweis oder Reisepass
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Costs
Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag
Processing time
approx. 2 months in Sendenhorst
If you apply for Have a severe disability officially recognized for the first time in Sendenhorst, expect about approx. 2 months. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor.
Official: max. approx. 3 months
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the Social Security Office
Online or in writing, including medical reports from all treating physicians.
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Submit medical records or sign a release of confidentiality
The Social Security Office may obtain its own expert opinions if necessary.
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Receive a determination notice and a disability ID card
From a GdB of 50: Disability ID card with accommodations.
Required documents
- Medical reportsMandatory
Current reports from all treating physicians and clinics.
- Personalausweis oder ReisepassMandatory
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals with permanent physical, mental, or psychological impairments who are expected to have a GdB of at least 20.
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 78.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Insufficient medical records submitted
- •Application submitted without complete medical reports
Common reasons for rejection
- •GdB below 20 (not determined)
- •Impairment is not permanent (less than 6 months)
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
At what GdB level am I eligible for a disability ID card?▼
A disability ID card is issued only if the total degree of disability (GdB) is 50 or higher. For degrees of disability below that, a determination notice is issued, but no ID card.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %