Bituah Leumi Approves Payments — Details of a Complex Case
A young woman who suffered a hand injury when a soda bottle exploded at work, shortly before her IDF enlistment, has won recognition of her right to a lifelong pension from Bituah Leumi. Despite her employer's bankruptcy, the medical committee reviewed her case and set her disability at 24%. After age 21, the pension will be calculated based on the average wage in the economy. The final decision is still pending, as an additional opinion under sections 15/16 has been requested.
Bituah Leumi has approved payments in the case of a young woman who suffered a hand injury when a bottle of carbonated drink exploded at work, shortly before her IDF enlistment. A lawyer specializing in medical rights and representing clients before the National Insurance Institute reported the significant decision. The case was complicated by the fact that the employer went bankrupt and disappeared, requiring direct action through the institute. The medical committee determined a permanent disability of 24.0% (as of September 1, 2026). Since this rate exceeds 20%, the woman is entitled not to a lump-sum payment but to a monthly pension that will be paid for life. After reaching age 21, the pension will be calculated based on the average wage in the economy, despite her low income at the time of the injury. The final review of the case is not yet complete: the committee has requested an additional opinion under sections 15/16, which assess the impact of the disability on work capacity and income, and this could increase the disability percentage. Earlier, Kursor reported on Israel's loss of taxpayers.