I understand your concern. If you are a person with disabilities and have not received the pension for people with disabilities (障害者年金) because of an incorrect classification as "3級" (3rd level), I would like to provide some information that may help clarify the situation.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's guidelines, the pension for people with disabilities is a social security benefit provided to individuals with severe impairments that affect their daily lives. The pension is categorized into three levels based on the severity of the impairment:
1. 1級 (1st level): Requires significant assistance in daily activities.
2. 2級 (2nd level): Requires moderate assistance in daily activities.
3. 3級 (3rd level): Does not require significant assistance in daily activities.
The pension amount varies depending on the level of impairment, with the highest amount being paid to individuals classified as "1級".
If you are a person with disabilities and have been incorrectly classified as "3級", it is possible that your pension application was rejected or you did not receive the full amount of pension. In this case, I recommend that you:
1. Review your medical certification: Check if there were any errors or omissions in the medical certification process.
2. Contact the local welfare center: Reach out to the local welfare center (福祉事務所) and inquire about the classification process.
3. File an appeal: If necessary, file an appeal with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to have your classification revised.
Please note that you may need to provide additional medical evidence or undergo a re-evaluation process to support your appeal.
I hope this information helps clarify your situation. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to ask! 🤔
