The Superior Court of Castilla-La Mancha has ruled in favor of a truck driver suffering from heart disease, granting him total permanent disability despite his occasional work as a tractor driver. This ruling stems from the recognition that his heart condition severely limited his ability to perform his regular occupation as a truck driver, thereby justifying the classification of total incapacity. The court emphasized that the nature of his current work did not negate the seriousness of his health condition, which was a primary factor in their decision.

The case highlights a significant interpretation of what constitutes total disability, challenging the previous stance of the National Institute of Social Security (INSS), which argued that working with a tractor was incompatible with claiming incapacity. The judge's ruling suggests that engaging in agricultural work, even if it involves operating machinery like a tractor, does not equate to full capability for someone with the applicant's medical conditions. Thus, the court recognized that his limited capacity for work is a consequence of his underlying health issues.

This decision could set a precedent for similar cases, potentially influencing how disability claims are assessed, particularly for individuals whose health issues require them to change their occupations. It underscores the court’s approach in prioritizing the impact of health on the ability to work, rather than strictly adhering to the types of jobs an individual undertakes after being deemed disabled, which could lead to a broader understanding of what it means to be 'totally disabled' within the legal framework.