Desaposentação (Renouncing a Retirement Benefit to Obtain a Better One)
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An attempt to give up a retirement benefit already in effect in order to obtain a more advantageous one, taking into account contributions made after the benefit was granted. The issue was the subject of long controversy in the courts. Under the currently settled case law, it is not recognized as a right of the insured person, unless a specific statute provides for it.