社会｜障害年金不支給の衝撃的事例 / Society | Shocking Cases of Disability Pension Denials

Summary

It has come to light that a 58-year-old woman, who holds the highest level of disability certificate, has been denied disability pension benefits.

The woman suffers from pain throughout her body due to spinal deformities and is nearly bedridden; however, the disability pension does not cover disabilities based on pain. She expressed her frustration, stating, “It’s unreasonable to be unable to move my body and still be denied support.” Experts have pointed out that this case highlights structural issues within the system.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Wait, is that kind of incident really a thing!?
Log: Yeah, that’s right. Even if you have a severe disability certificate, you won’t receive assistance because pain isn’t considered a qualifying factor.
Chako: But it’s ridiculous that someone who can’t move doesn’t get any money!
Log: True, even experts are saying there are issues with the system.
Navi: The disability pension system is very strict in its definition of physical disabilities, so disabilities that involve pain are often overlooked. This case is a prime example of that.

Admin’s Note

After reading this article, I was struck by the contradictions in the disability pension system. It is extremely unreasonable that those with the most severe disabilities, who are unable to move, are not able to receive their pension. Considering that many other similar issues exist, I believe a review of the system is urgent. In particular, support for those suffering from pain is necessary, and this is a challenge that society as a whole should address.