Who may be eligible for disability pension in December 2025?

Although the INSS does not have an official list of pathologies that automatically provide benefit, there are diseases that are more common

12/13/2025 – 07:11 am

Some people can access a Disability pension if they have an illness or condition that limits their ability to perform work tasks. This advantage, granted by the social securityis aimed at people who suffer from a physical or mental disability that completely or partially limits their ability to work.

However, this right is preserved It is neither automatic nor easy.. According to information from National Institute for Social Security (INSS), More than 53.47% of applications are rejectedand various experts suggest that this percentage could be even higher.

Unlike other functions There is no closed list of diseases that ensures access to a pension. The definition depends on the rating Medical courtwhich analyzes each individual case to determine the degree of functional and work impairment.

Who is entitled to a disability pension?

To request one permanent disability pensionit is necessary to be included in one of the regimes social security and, depending on the type, meet the corresponding requirements inability: partial, complete, complete or major disability.

The final decision remains in the hands of Medical courtresponsible for assessing how an illness or injury affects the ability to work. It can also intervene in certain situations ANSES.

Although the INSS does not provide an official list of pathologies that automatically allow benefit, according to the study Campmany Lawyers identified 78 diseases which commonly appear in approved files. From them, 27 are considered the most representativeincluding:

• Alzheimer’s disease: The disease can lead to permanent disability pension, although the diagnosis alone does not guarantee benefit. The medical court must verify the presence of cognitive impairment and functional dependence

• Atherosclerosis: The disability associated with intermittent claudication and the limitations in performing work activities are analyzed

• Rheumatoid arthritis: The level of involvement and the associated limitations in working life are assessed

• Osteoarthritis: may justify a pension if there is evidence of significant loss of mobility without improvement through treatment

• Cancer: The grant depends on the consequences of oncological treatments

• Lung cancer: is specifically assessed for its functional impact

• Ulcerative colitis: If the disease becomes chronic and does not respond to treatment, you are entitled to a pension

• Dementia: usually leads to complete, permanent disability

• Pulmonary emphysema: If the value is 60% or less, you may be entitled to a disability pension

• Epilepsy: The frequency of seizures, side effects and treatments used are taken into account; Approval will only be given if, despite all possibilities, no improvement occurs

• Multiple sclerosis: For disability levels between 4 and 6.5 on the medical scale, absolute permanent disability can be recognized

• Atrial fibrillation: Grants the right when the disease is chronic and there are no alternatives outside of symptomatic control

• Glaucoma: When binocular visual acuity is below 0.2, absolute disability can be detected

• Cervical hernia: In severe cases with disabling dizziness that does not withstand treatment, an absolute pension may be granted

• Pulmonary hypertension: The intensity of shortness of breath and response to treatment are taken into account

• Hearing impairment: A pension is usually granted when the level of severe disability is reached

• Mitral regurgitation: Its chronicity and lack of response to treatments are analyzed

• Chronic kidney failure: The decision depends on the stage of progression and its impact on work

• Lower back pain: The intensity of the pain and the lack of improvement with conventional therapies are assessed

• Systemic lupus erythematosus: Severe organic involvement may result in retirement

• Myasthenia gravis: Asthenia and functional limitations are taken into account

• Migraine: may be granted if symptoms prevent long-term work

• Parkinson’s disease: depending on the stage and degree of incapacity to work

• Hand diseases: if they permanently impair the use of the hands or wrists

• Vision Loss: Complete permanent disability can be detected when visual acuity is 0.1 or better

• Arnold-Chiari syndrome: requires specific assessment to determine whether the benefit is applicable

• Kidney transplant: Considered when the organ requires surgery and no longer functions properly

Each request is evaluated individually, so the result depends on it medical report and the reports about it provide evidence of the degree of incapacity for work.