[Medico-legal assessment of systemic sclerosis].

Diagnosis and management of the rare disease systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is a challenge for the physician, not least due to the possible multitude of organ systems involved. The medico-legal assessment is important for the patient claiming insurance benefits or applying for early retirement due to scleroderma. Both the specialist for sclerosis and the impartial medico-legal assessor have to cooperate and understand the respective partner's requirements and terminology. Evaluations of individual organ impairments, handicaps and disabilities have to be taken into account when assessing the degree of impairment of occupational activity.