List of diseases for establishing group 3 disability

The third group is assigned to persons who have health disorders that partially limit their ability to work. The grounds for establishing this group are clearly defined by law and cover a wide range of diseases. If you need qualified assistance in the registration and confirmation of disability, contact the Law Firm "Prykhodko and Partners". Our lawyers have extensive experience in medical and legal matters, accompany clients at all stages of the procedure and help effectively protect your rights.

What diseases are given group 3 disability?

The third group is assigned in cases of persistent anatomical defects or functional disorders of organs and systems that limit vital activity, but allow a person to partially work or self-service.

Such conditions include, in particular:

• loss / severe damage to one eye, persistent ptosis or significant narrowing of the field of vision;
• bilateral profound hearing loss, persistent lesions of the larynx, tracheostomy;
• facial, jaw or palate deformities that are not amenable to effective prosthetics;
• limb amputations (hands, feet, limbs at different levels), absence of fingers in functionally significant combinations, severe contractures and ankylosing of large joints;
• persistent disorders of the musculoskeletal system: scoliosis of III–IV degrees, shortening of limbs, deforming arthrosis, false joints;
• severe surgical interventions (gastric extirpation, total coloproctectomy, pancreatectomy, cystectomy, mastectomy, etc.);
• presence of artificial heart valves, pacemakers, absence of a kidney / lung;
• endocrine and genetic diseases in severe forms that require constant treatment;
• persistent neurological disorders - paresis, paralysis, aphasia, Parkinson's syndrome.

Who is given a third group of disability for life?

Permanent (lifelong) group 3 disability is granted to persons who have irreversible changes or persistent functional impairments that are not amenable to further recovery and have no prospects for improvement. For example, irreversible anatomical losses, consequences of amputations and severe injuries, chronic, irreversible lesions of the musculoskeletal system, etc.

What does a group 3 disabled person need to cross the border?

To travel abroad, a person with a group III disability must have a full package of documents:

1. International passport - a valid document for crossing the state border;
2. Confirmation of disability status - a disability certificate / pension certificate / certificate of receipt of social assistance;
3. Military registration document - with a note on deferral from mobilization or removal from military registration.

Procedure for obtaining the third group of disability

After determining the available medical grounds for establishing disability, a person must contact their family doctor with the appropriate package of documents. The doctor conducts an initial analysis, if necessary, refers for additional examinations and, if the grounds are confirmed, issues a referral to the EKOPFO (expert commission).

After that, the person receives a notification about the date, time, place of the commission, as well as about the possible format of passing - online or offline.

At the appointed time, it is necessary to appear for an examination, where the expert commission assesses the state of health, examination results and submitted documents, after which it makes a decision on establishing a disability group or refusal.

In case of disagreement with the decision of the commission, it can be appealed administratively or through the court.

How long do disability documents take to be considered?

The consideration of documents for obtaining the 3rd group by the expert team does not exceed 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of the electronic referral. After the review, the decision is made on the same day, unless additional examinations are required that may suspend the process.

Lawyers of the Law Firm "Prikhodko and Partners" provide full legal support during the review by the EKOPFO to establish group 3 disability.

A medical lawyer is present at the commission meeting and:

• monitors compliance with the procedure and your rights during the review;
• ensures that the process is not unreasonably delayed;
• records possible violations by the experts;
• draws attention to the correctness of the qualification of the condition and the compliance of the established disability group with the submitted medical documents;
• if necessary, prepares the basis for appealing the commission's decision.

Such support allows you to ensure the objectivity of the procedure and protect your legitimate rights and interests.

Disability lawyer of the Law Firm "Prikhodko and Partners"

If you have any questions about obtaining the status of a person with a disability, you can contact the Law Firm "Prikhodko and Partners".

Our medical lawyers provide comprehensive legal support, including:

• Consulting on the procedure for establishing disability;
• Preparation and analysis of documents, determination of possible options for obtaining the appropriate group;
• Accompanying a lawyer during the ECOPFO examination, monitoring compliance with the procedure and protecting your rights;
• Appealing the commission's decisions in administrative / judicial proceedings in case of refusal or disagreement with the established group.

For detailed information and calculation of the cost of services, leave a request on the website, and our lawyer will contact you.