⚖️ Is a face-to-face medical assessment mandatory?

Not always. The assessor from the Czech Social Security Administration (ČSSZ) may decide without personal examination if:

• all relevant and credible medical records are available,

• the health condition is clear and well documented,

• the case is neither complex nor disputed.

But be careful:
➡️ If medical opinions are conflicting, the condition is worsening, or an in-person evaluation is needed to properly assess the severity, a personal exam should take place.

👁️ What if I wasn’t invited to the assessment?

The law doesn’t require a face-to-face exam in every case. However, skipping it may be an error if:

• your condition is complex,

• some medical reports were missing,

• the decision was based on outdated information.

You can challenge the decision. In an appeal or court action, you can argue that your condition wasn’t assessed objectively.

🧾 Real Case Example

Mr. Tomáš suffered from a degenerative spine disease. He had an MRI report and specialist treatment. Yet, his disability claim was denied – without ever being seen by the ČSSZ doctor. He filed an objection, stressing the need for an in-person exam. Eventually, he was granted a level 2 disability pension.

👩‍⚖️ Recommendation from an attorney:

If your application was rejected without a face-to-face medical assessment, don’t give up. Let me help. I’ll review your case and help file an objection or court action, especially where an in-person evaluation should have occurred.