(2025) What happens if the degree of disability changes?

The disability allowance is always valid for a whole year. If the degree of disability (GdB) changes during the year, you will always be granted the allowance according to the highest degree determined by the medical assessor in the calendar year.

Max has a GdB of 50. During the year, his health deteriorates. A medical assessor then increases his GdB to 65. Therefore, Max can expect the higher allowance of 1,780 Euro for this year.