Which diseases receive what disability percentage? The clearest answer is this: in 2026, the percentage on a disability health board report is not determined solely by the disease name; it is set according to the permanent loss caused in the person, the effect on daily life, organ or system impairment and any additional diagnoses. Adult evaluations follow the provisions of the Regulation on Disability Assessment for Adults. For children, assessments usually rely on ÇÖZGER levels rather than directly assigning a percentage.
Therefore, common online claims such as “this disease always receives 40%” or “this diagnosis automatically yields 70%” are often incomplete or incorrect. The same disease can produce different functional losses in different people, so the board percentage can vary. When multiple diseases are present, percentages are combined not by simple addition but using methods defined in the relevant legislation.
As of 2026, how is the disability percentage determined?
When issuing a report for an adult, the primary basis is the assessment performed by the medical board at authorized hospitals. The board reviews specialty examinations, tests, discharge summaries, imaging results, surgical history, medication use, and the disease’s impact on the person’s life functions. The official framework aims to create a common practice for issuing, validating and evaluating adult reports.
The main factors that affect the percentage include:
- The diagnosis.
- Whether the disease is permanent.
- The degree of functional loss.
- Whether the disease persists despite treatment.
- Presence of additional illnesses.
- The level of dependency in daily life.
- When necessary, the combined calculation of multiple disability degrees.
Is a fixed percentage assigned based solely on the disease name?
No. In most cases a fixed percentage is not assigned just by disease name. For example, for diabetes, epilepsy, vision or hearing loss, heart disease, psychiatric conditions or orthopedic problems, the board does not only consider the diagnosis; it examines the person’s clinical condition and the degree of loss. Therefore it is normal for two people with the same diagnosis heading to receive different results. This approach aligns with the adult evaluation regulation’s aim to apply common, standardized criteria.
This is the main point that is often misunderstood. People usually search online for a ready “disease-percentage list,” but in practice the board evaluates the case together with the criteria in the relevant annexes. In other words, diagnosis + severity + functional loss + additional diseases lead to the final decision.
How are percentages shaped for the most common disease groups?
The table below summarizes the official logic in a simple form. It is not a definitive percentage list; it shows the evaluation axis the board uses.
| Disease Group | Main Factor Determining Percentage | Decisive Point in Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic conditions | Mobility restriction, limb loss, joint function loss | Functions such as walking, gripping, climbing stairs, balance |
| Eye diseases | Visual acuity and visual field loss | Single-eye versus both-eyes affected and permanence |
| Hearing loss | Hearing level and whether improvement occurs with devices | Audiology findings and impact on communication |
| Neurological diseases | Seizure frequency, motor loss, balance and daily life impact | Control with medication, permanent sequelae |
| Psychiatric disorders | Loss of functionality, social adjustment, persistence despite treatment | Effect on work and daily life |
| Internal medicine conditions | Organ damage and presence of complications | Complications in areas such as diabetes, kidney, heart, lung |
| Oncological diseases | Disease stage, treatment process and permanent effects | Surgery, chemotherapy, spread, and sequelae |
For this reason, questions like “what percentage is given for diabetes?”, “what percent results from a herniated disc?”, or “what percent for epilepsy?” do not have a single-sentence fixed answer. The board bases its decision on the individual medical file.
If someone has multiple diseases, how is the percentage calculated?
When a person has more than one disease, percentages are generally not summed directly. The legislation defines the Balthazard formula as the calculation method used to combine multiple disability degrees. Thus, for example, two conditions of 30% and 20% do not always equal 50% by simple addition.
This detail is important because previous reports, specialty notes or estimated percentages held by the person may not produce the same final result the board issues. Combined percentage calculations become more technical especially in files with multiple diagnoses.
Is the percentage system the same for children?
No. For children, the classic adult percentage approach is often replaced by the Special Needs Assessment for Children, i.e. ÇÖZGER. Assessment is done in levels. The Ministry of Family and Social Services indicates the following correspondences for children: ÖGV 20-39, Mild ÖGV 40-49, Moderate ÖGV 50-59, Advanced ÖGV 60-69, Very Advanced ÖGV 70-79, Distinct ÖGV 80-89, Special Condition Needs 90-99.
Therefore asking “what percentage report will be issued for a child under 18?” is often the wrong question. The correct question is which special needs level the child will be evaluated at.
What is the significance of 40%, 70% and the phrase “fully dependent”?
These thresholds are among the most asked-about because many rights and applications depend on specific percentages or report phrases.
The basic framework is shown below:
| Threshold / Phrase | General Meaning | Practical Importance |
|---|---|---|
| 40% and above | An important threshold in adult reports | A basic threshold for some discounts, exemptions and disabled ID card applications |
| 70% and above | Higher level of disability | Relevant for separate assessment categories for disability pension |
| Fully dependent | High dependency in daily life | A critical phrase for special care centers and some care services |
The Ministry of Family and Social Services states that adults with 40% or higher on ESKR can benefit from various discounts and exemptions. The same source also notes that for some applications, ÇÖZGER levels are used for children.
Regarding disability pension, the Ministry’s Q&A indicates that a report percentage must be at least 40% to apply; 70% and above has a separate consideration. However, the percentage alone is not sufficient—income and other legal conditions are also required.
For care services, not only the percentage but also the wording on the report matters. According to the Ministry, to use special care centers, the health board report must include the phrase “fully dependent” or, under older regulations, the expression “severely disabled.”
When is a higher percentage more likely?
The exact percentage is given by the hospital board; however, higher percentages are more likely when:
- The disease is in an advanced stage.
- It causes permanent organ damage.
- It significantly impairs independent daily living.
- Multiple bodily systems are affected.
- Functional loss persists despite treatment.
- It produces severe loss in key areas such as walking, vision, hearing, communication, or self-care.
As dependency increases, the report’s wording—such as fully dependent—becomes as important as the percentage itself. Such wording can have a stronger effect on social rights than the diagnosis alone.
How is a report obtained?
As of 2026, an adult seeking a disability health board report, or their guardian, begins the process by applying to an authorized hospital. Authorized providers include state hospitals, training and research hospitals and state university hospitals authorized by the Ministry of Health.
The process generally proceeds as follows:
- Apply to the authorized hospital.
- Complete relevant specialty outpatient examinations.
- Submit tests and documents to the board.
- The health board makes the final assessment.
- The report becomes visible through the e-Report system.
In practice, the following documents make the process smoother:
- Previous reports.
- Discharge summaries.
- Surgical notes.
- List of current medications.
- Recent tests such as MRI, CT, EMG, audiology and vision tests.
- Specialist records showing ongoing disease.
Can a report be appealed?
Yes. The person with a disability, their guardian or the requesting institution may appeal the health board report by applying to the Provincial Health Directorate within 30 days from the date the report was received or became visible on e-Government.
This time limit is important, so if the report result is below expectations, act quickly and consider the e-Government visibility date.
Can a report be renewed later?
Yes. If the disability condition changes or a new impairment appears, the person can request renewal and the relevant specialist can refer the case to the board to initiate the ESKR renewal process.
Renewal is particularly considered in cases such as:
- Disease progression.
- Development of new complications.
- New surgery or limb loss.
- Significant decline in vision, hearing or mobility.
- Worsening neurological or psychiatric condition.
How can you best predict the likely outcome for 2026?
Rather than relying on ready-made percentages found online, you will get a more realistic prediction by preparing the medical file in line with the board’s evaluation logic. The best approach is:
Prepare the medical file completely
The board values documented medical records as much as the patient’s complaint description. Simply stating the diagnosis is not enough.
Make functional loss visible
Provide medical data that show how the condition affects daily life: inability to walk, use of devices, frequent seizures, visual field loss, severe psychosocial dysfunction, and similar issues should be documented.
Include additional diseases
If there are multiple conditions, each should appear in the file and be documented by the relevant specialty. This can change the combined percentage calculation.
The correct answer to “Which disease receives what percentage?” under the 2026 regulations is more technical than fixed online lists. For adults, percentage is determined by the disease name, severity, permanence, functional loss, additional diagnoses and the board’s assessment. For children, ÇÖZGER levels are mostly used instead of direct percentages. When multiple diseases exist, the combined calculation method in the legislation is applied rather than simple addition.
In short, the right question is not “what is the disease name” but “what level of permanent functional loss does this disease cause in the person?” The true result of the board report emerges from that assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which disease is guaranteed to receive 40%?
There is no definite automatic list. A percentage of 40% or higher is determined by the board’s medical and functional assessment, not by the disease name alone.
Do percentages for diabetes, epilepsy or herniated disc vary from person to person?
Yes, they vary. Complications, permanence, loss that continues despite treatment and the effect on daily life directly influence the result.
Are children issued percentage reports?
Most often ÇÖZGER is applied for children. Assessment is made based on special needs levels.
Are percentages added when multiple diseases exist?
Generally they are not added directly. The combined calculation method defined in the legislation, based on the Balthazard approach, is applied.
What is the appeal period for a report result?
An appeal can be filed with the Provincial Health Directorate within 30 days from the date the report is received or appears on e-Government.