Legislation for assessing medical conditions in social security

The aim of this work is primarily to provide a clear and systematic description of various social security benefits granted on the basis of medical conditions assessed by an examining physician for the medical review service in terms of substantive and procedural law. The introductory chapters deal with the legal basis for social security and medical reviews at international and national levels, as well as the historical development of health assessments, which has an impact on the shape of existing legislation. The division of the entire social security system into its three basic subsystems is described in a chapter laced with discussions about individual benefits, which this thesis takes up. They include care allowance, mobility allowance, special aid allowance, and disability pensions. Also analyzed here is the entitlement to the certificate of disability, which is also provided on the basis of an evaluation of the applicant's medical condition by the examining doctor. The second part puts primary emphasis on the medical review service and the person of the examining physician. As one of the main subjects acting under the process for granting entitlement to these benefits, they must meet considerable demands. It particularly involves their education, their helpful approach to the client, and adherence...