How can I file an objection to a negative decision from the pension insurance?
February 15, 2023 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Christian Voigt
Dear lawyer,
My name is Max Eder and I recently received a rejection letter from the pension insurance. In the letter, my application for a specific pension benefit was denied, as the pension insurance believes that I do not meet the requirements. However, I am firmly convinced that I am entitled to the benefit and therefore would like to appeal.
My background is as follows: I have been unable to work for several years due to a serious illness and am already receiving benefits from the health insurance. Due to my health limitations, I rely on the support of the pension insurance to be able to support myself. Therefore, it is very important to me that my application for the pension benefit is approved.
I am currently in a financially difficult situation, as the benefits from the health insurance are not enough to cover my living expenses. Therefore, I am worried that my financial situation could worsen if the appeal against the rejection letter is not successful.
My question to you is: How can I best appeal against the rejection letter from the pension insurance? What steps do I need to take and what documents or materials are required? Are there specific deadlines that I need to adhere to? And what are the chances that my appeal will be successful and the pension benefit will be approved?
Thank you in advance for your support and advice.
Sincerely,
Max Eder
Dear Mr. Eder,
I understand your situation and your desire to appeal against the rejection notice from the pension insurance. It is important that you seek good advice in this difficult situation and protect your rights. Here are the steps you can take to file your appeal against the decision.
Firstly, it is important that you carefully read and understand the rejection notice from the pension insurance. The reasons for the rejection of your pension benefits should be listed there. It is important that you understand the reasoning of the pension insurance in order to properly justify your appeal.
As a next step, you should contact a lawyer specializing in social security law to receive professional advice. A lawyer with experience in this area can help you draft your appeal and realistically assess your chances of success. In your case, where you are already receiving benefits from health insurance and rely on support from the pension insurance, it is particularly important that your appeal is well-founded.
For the appeal, you should gather all relevant documents and evidence that demonstrate your situation and your entitlement to the pension benefits. This includes medical assessments, diagnoses, medical records, and any other relevant medical documents. The more comprehensive and convincing the evidence is, the better your chances of success with your appeal.
There is usually a one-month deadline for filing an appeal against the decision of the pension insurance. This deadline starts from the date you received the decision. It is important that you meet this deadline, as otherwise your appeal may be considered late and you may lose your entitlement.
The chances of your appeal being successful and the pension benefits being approved depend on various factors, such as the justification of the appeal, the available medical documents, and your lawyer's arguments. It is important that you prepare well and seek professional support to maximize your chances.
I hope this information helps you in initiating your appeal against the rejection notice from the pension insurance. If you have any further questions or need assistance, I am at your disposal.
Sincerely,
Christian Voigt, Lawyer specializing in social security law
