Hilfen für Menschen, die durch eine Unrechtshaft zu Schaden gekommen sind

With the Prisoner Assistance Act opens up numerous possibilities for victims to claim social compensation benefits.

The Prisoner Assistance Act regulates financial compensation payments for persons of German nationality who, according to the World War II in the Soviet occupation zone (SBZ) or in the Soviet sector of Berlin or in the states of the Eastern Bloc were taken into custody for political reasons, as well as for their relatives and surviving dependents.

If a person suffers an injury while in custody, he or she receives care by analogy with the provisions of the Federal Supply Act. Survivors also receive benefits if the detention led to the death of the detainee.

Rehabilitation certificate

Health damage during imprisonment

none

Rarely under 12 months

None for the application.

Any benefits will only be granted from the date of application.

An objection may be lodged against the decision of the authority within one month of notification. The objection can be made against a refusal as well as because of the scope and amount of the services.

• Disability care under the Prisoner Assistance Act
• Prisoner Assistance Act regulates financial compensation for persons of German nationality who were born after the Second World War.
  • in the Soviet occupation zone (SBZ)
  • in the Soviet sector of Berlin
  • in the States of the Eastern bloc
• have been taken into custody for political reasons
• Relatives and surviving dependents are also entitled

Forms are provided by the Länder. There is no online procedure, there is a written form requirement.