Medical Examination (Perícia Médica)
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An exam performed by an INSS (Brazil’s National Social Security Institute) medical expert to assess whether an insured person has a disability and how severe it is. It is an essential step for disability benefits, such as the temporary disability benefit and the permanent disability retirement. You can challenge the result through an administrative appeal or a lawsuit.