Determination of the disability degree and the cause of the disability and the period for which the degree of disability is determined

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  Step 1. Submission of Application and File

  To initiate the process of determining the disability degree, the individual must submit an application and a complete set of documents to the territorial structure of the National Council for the Determination of Disability and Work Capacity. The medical institution initiates the procedure by filling out the referral form (Form F-088/e) in the Automated Information System "Primary Medical Care" or "Hospital Medical Care". The application is accompanied by a copy of an identity document and, if necessary, copies of educational documents.

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  Step 2. Examination of the request and the file

  The case manager of the National Council reviews the file. They collaborate with social and medical experts to analyze the documents. If necessary, the individual may be invited for an additional examination. The Council may request additional documents from medical institutions or other responsible authorities. The final decision is made within 30 working days from the application registration date.

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  Step 3. Sending documents issued by the National Council for the Determination of Disability and Work Capabilities

  After the evaluation is completed, the issued documents, such as the disability degree certificate and the individual rehabilitation and social integration program, are registered in the Automated Information System and sent to the applicant by mail, email, or through the citizen's portal. The individual can also request a personal receipt of the documents.

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  Step 4. Contestation

  If the individual disagrees with the decision to establish or not establish the disability degree, they can appeal the decision within 30 working days from the date of notification. The appeal is submitted to the territorial structures of the Council or directly to the Council. Another case manager will re-examine the file, and in case of disagreements, the file is forwarded to the control service for a final decision.