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Permanent disability in Spain 2026: types, requirements and pensión
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Permanent disability in Spain 2026: types, requirements and pensión

Complete guide to permanent disability in Spain: partial, total, absolute and full disability. Contribution requirements, pensión percentages, recognition process and appeals to INSS.

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# Permanent Disability in Spain 2026

The four grades

GradeConditionPensión
Partial (IPP)≥33% capacity reduction in habitual job24× regulatory base (lump sum)
Total (IPT)Cannot perform fundamental tasks of habitual profession55% of regulatory base (75% if ≥55 years)
Absolute (IPA)Cannot perform any work100% ( tax exempt ) compatible with work
Full disability (GI)IPA + needs daily assistance100% + supplement (~€800/month)

Contribution requirements

  • Under 31: 1/3 of time between age 16 and qualifying event
  • 31+: 5 years, at least 1/3 in last 10 years
  • Work accidents: no minimum contribution required

Recognition process

INSS petition → EVI medical report → INSS resolution (135 business days) → if denied: pre-judicial claim (30 days) → Labour Court → TSJ → Supreme Court.

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