Apply for a lump sum of social compensation for extraordinary wear and tear of clothing and underwear for injured parties
Injured parties can receive a lump sum for extraordinary wear and tear of clothing and underwear due to the recognized consequences of the damage. You can find out more here.
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Basic information
Injured parties can receive a lump sum for extraordinary wear and tear of clothing and underwear for recognized consequences of injury.
Please note: your social compensation provider will decide whether and to what extent you receive support.
Requirements
- As an injured party, you have suffered a health impairment in Germany or, under certain conditions, abroad (§ 15 SGB XIV) due to a damaging event.
- The health impairment has resulted in physical, psychological, mental or sensory impairments that have already been recognized as consequences of injury with a degree of impairment.
- Due to the use of aids (e.g. wheelchair or prosthesis), you have an extraordinary amount of clothing and underwear.
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Procedure
When you apply for social compensation benefits, the social compensation agency will check whether you are entitled to a lump sum for extraordinary wear and tear of clothing and underwear for victims. The authority will examine your application and decide whether and to what extent the benefit will be granted. You will receive a notification of the decision and, if applicable, information about the benefits granted as well as other necessary evidence.
You can apply for social compensation benefits in writing.
- If necessary, you can make an appointment with your contact person at the pension authority or at your responsible office.
- You will then discuss whether you are entitled to social compensation benefits and what support services can be offered.
- If necessary, the case management team can discuss the further procedure and possible entitlements to benefits that go beyond the general duty to provide information and advice with you.
- If you are entitled to social compensation benefits, your contact person will discuss the next steps with you.
- The contact person will provide you with the relevant documents. If necessary, complete the documents, enclose the required evidence or supporting documents and send the documents back to your contact person.
More information
Legal remedy
Appeal: An appeal can be lodged against a decision within one month of its notification. Further information regarding the procedure and the competent authority to which you can lodge an appeal can be found in the notification of your application. The appeal can be submitted in writing and electronically. -
Competent Department
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Amt für Versorgung und Integration Bremen
- +49 421 3615541
- +49 421 3615326
- Doventorscontrescarpe 172 D, 28195 Bremen
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@avib. bremen. de - Legally secure e-communication more
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Fees / Costs
gebührenfrei
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
There is no deadline.
How long does it take to process
The prerequisite for processing is that all mandatory information has been provided. The processing time varies depending on the competent authority and the individual case. It is not possible to give an exact time and it depends on the complexity of the individual case.
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 07.11.2025