Expert evidence in German statutes of social compensation for the severelydisabled

In the wake of the First and Second World Wars, an extensive system of soci al compensation and assistance for the war disabled evolved in Germany and later on also for civilians. Depending on the origin of the disability, the benefits are composed either of revenues and pensions and/or tax reduction s and nonfinancial assistance. In any case,the extent of these benefits depends on the grade of disability (GdB/MdE) determined by medical examination and on expert opinions in acco rdance with detailed regal regulations.