Filing a claim for recognition
Filing a claim for recognition as a hostile-action casualty with the NII — including gathering documents, completing forms and full guidance.
✦ Specialists in realising rights through the National Insurance Institute (NII)
You may be entitled to more
You may be entitled to more
than you are receiving
General disability, work accidents, PTSD, disabled parking badges, recognition as a hostile-action casualty — the status Israel’s National Insurance Institute gives to people harmed by terrorism or war — and more. We guide you through the whole process, from the first step to the allowance.
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Where do I start?
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Are you entitled?
Eligibility check — hostile-action casualties
“Hostile-action casualty” is the status the National Insurance Institute gives to people harmed — physically or psychologically — by terrorism, rocket fire or war. If that describes you, significant benefits may be available.
Who may be entitled?
- Anyone injured physically or psychologically by a hostile action (including 7 October 2023)
- Anyone exposed to a real danger to life in a terror incident
- First-degree family members of casualties — under certain conditions
- Israeli residents injured abroad by a hostile action — subject to the conditions of the law
Entitlement varies according to the circumstances of the event, the place of injury, the status of the casualty and the family relationship, and is determined by the competent authorities.
Not sure whether you are entitled?
Talk to us — the initial consultation carries no obligation and we will look into it together
📞 Check my eligibilityBenefit levels by committee decision (2026)
| Disability percentage determined | Type of benefit |
|---|---|
| 0% – 9% | No entitlement to payment |
| 10% – 19% | One-off grant |
| 20% and above | Fixed monthly allowance |
* The exact amounts are set by the National Insurance Institute and are updated periodically. For details — get in touch
What we do
Our services
Professional, committed guidance at every stage of realising your rights
Disability allowance claim
A claim for a disability allowance for hostile-action casualties — filing, follow-up and full realisation of the financial entitlements.
Appealing a committee decision
Received a low disability percentage? We prepare you for the appeal hearing and help you submit a reasoned, professional appeal to the NII.
Filing for a deterioration
Has your medical condition worsened? A request can be filed to update the disability percentage and increase the allowance accordingly.
Preparation for medical committees
Professional preparation for medical committees — what to say, what to bring, and how to present your condition properly.
Personal guidance and advice
A human presence all the way — advice, follow-up, coordination with medical bodies and support at every stage.
General disability
A medical or psychological condition affecting your ability to work? We will check your entitlement to a general disability allowance and guide you through the NII process.
Work accident
Injured at work or on the way there? We will guide you through claiming your rights — injury benefit, medical treatment and a work-disability allowance.
Disabled parking badge
Help obtaining a disabled parking badge from the Ministry of Transport — eligibility check, form completion and a complete, well-prepared application to the Licensing Authority.
Before you file
What to do before submitting a claim
Three steps that can make for a more orderly and better-founded submission
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Get professional advice before filing
We recommend getting professional advice and an explanation of your rights before you submit any document. A mistake at the first stage can damage the claim.
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See a psychiatrist and obtain detailed documentation
It is essential to see a psychiatrist and to document in detail your exposure to a real threat to your life during the terror attack — a detailed description is critical to recognition.
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Collect all your medical documentation
Collect every medical document from every visit to a treating physician — including medication dispensing records and receipts for their purchase. Complete documentation means a strong claim.
Why choose us
Yad Otefet — succeeding together
Distinctive expertise
Extensive experience with PTSD and trauma-related claims — we know every detail of the process.
Guidance from start to finish
From the first enquiry to recognition — we are here at every stage.
A personal, human approach
Every client receives personal attention, genuine empathy and real understanding.
Fast, effective action
We start work immediately — because every day counts.
What our clients say
Real results — from real people
All the cases below are based on real enquiries. Details are withheld at the clients’ request.
★★★★★
I had no idea I was entitled to anything. Yad Otefet ran the whole process for me, and suddenly I was receiving a monthly allowance that lets me recover.
★★★★★
The committee gave me 0%. Yad Otefet prepared me for the appeal hearing and helped me present my situation properly. I ended up with 30%.
★★★★★
I did not believe I was entitled because I “only” suffered from anxiety. Yad Otefet explained that this is exactly what is recognised — and they were right.
How it works
A simple four-step process
1
First enquiry
Call, send a WhatsApp message or fill in a form — and we get back to you quickly.
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Initial consultation
We understand the situation, identify the relevant entitlements and plan together.
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Opening a file and guidance
We open a file, submit documents and guide you through every authority involved.
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Receiving your rights
We stay with you throughout the process — and we do not give up along the way.
Worth knowing
Articles and guides
Knowledge is the first step to realising your rights — plain-language guides to everything that matters
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PTSD after the war with Iran
You do not need shrapnel to be injured — people with indirect injuries or anxiety can be recognised as hostile-action casualties.
Read more →📊
Disability percentages — how are they determined?
The Schedule of Impairments, the weighted calculation, and what disability percentage you need to qualify for an allowance.
Read more →🧠
Depression, anxiety and PTSD — recognition and rights
A psychological injury can be recognised even without a physical one. Who is entitled and what matters in proving it.
Read more →📄
Appealing an NII decision — what to do after a refusal
A refusal is not the end of the road. The timelines, the forums, and what improves your chances.
Read more →🎁
Additional benefits and rights for people with disabilities
Municipal tax, electricity, education and taxation — the benefits beyond the monthly allowance.
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Rights of sexual assault survivors — disability allowance
Recognition, the adapted and sensitive committee, and entitlement even years later — discreetly.
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The NII medical committee — how to prepare properly
Preparation can make a real difference to the outcome. What to bring, what to say and what not to forget.
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The disabled parking badge — who is entitled and how to get one
A wheelchair is not required. The criteria, the documents and the application process.
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General disability — who is entitled to an allowance?
The eligibility conditions, the two stages of assessment, and the route to a monthly allowance.
Read more →
Frequently asked questions
Questions? We have answers
The initial consultation carries no obligation. We work on a success basis — we earn only when you do. Get in touch for details →
A first claim usually takes between several weeks and several months, depending on the caseload and the complexity. We guide you and keep you updated at every stage.
Yes, absolutely. A committee decision can be appealed. We prepare our clients thoroughly for the appeal hearing, and in many cases we have seen 0% become a meaningful percentage with a monthly allowance.
Yes. A psychological injury — anxiety, PTSD, sleep difficulties, depression — can be recognised even without a physical injury, subject to the conditions of the law and the circumstances of the case. We guide many people who were recognised on the basis of a psychological injury alone.
We have offices in Sderot, Jerusalem, Petah Tikva, Ashkelon and Kiryat Shmona. Online consultations are also available. Office details →
Service areas
Hostile-action casualty claims, city by city
Choose your city for a tailored eligibility check — anxiety, PTSD and realising rights with the National Insurance Institute.