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Disposable moneyHelp in case of Injury, Illness
The Law of Ukraine "On Social and Legal Protection of Servicemen and Members of Their Families" provides for the right of a serviceman to receive a one-time cash benefit in case of illness, injury, contusion, received during the performance of military service duties or during military service.
What is the amount of one-time cash assistance in case of injury?
The amount of monetary assistance depends on the consequences of the injury, whether it will be the onset of disability or the loss of working capacity.
From 187 thousand hryvnias to 1.073 million hryvnias (as of March 2023)
They did not pay one-time monetary assistance in case of injury. What shall I do?
In order to receive one-time monetary assistance in case of injury, it is necessary to collect the documents stipulated by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine resolution and submit them for consideration by the commission of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Active military personnelsubmit documents for payment of OGD through the command of the unit, adischarged servicemensubmit the documents provided for in the Procedure through recruitment and social support centers.
Where can I get a sample application for the payment of one-time cash assistance in case of injury?
You can find a sample application for the payment of a one-time cash benefitby link
What documents must be attached to the application to receive one-time cash assistance in case of injury?
1) To receive one-time cash assistance, you need to receiveconclusion of the VLKthat the injury or illness is related to the performance of military service duties. (A certificate about the circumstances of the injury will be required to pass the VLC.)
2) After receiving the opinion of the VLK, it will be necessary to pass the MSEK (medical and social expert commission). These commissions are located in each district center, as well as in regional centers. (The referral to the MSEK is issued either by the unit commander or the family doctor). According to the results of the examination, they should be issuedcertificate of MSEKwith an indication of the conclusion on the establishment of the disability group or the degree of loss of working capacity.
3) It will also be neededa document about the circumstances of the injury. It can be a certificate about the circumstances of the injury, an official investigation report, an accident report, etc.
4) It should be attached to the applicationa statement with bank account details.
5) Attachment is also mandatorypassportandidentification code.
What should I do if I do not have a certificate about the circumstances of the injury?
You can apply to the unit command in writing. The request must be answered in writing.
It can also be done by a lawyer by sending a lawyer's request. The command is obliged to respond to the lawyer's request within five working days
What to do if the payment of a one-time cash benefit was refused?
The refusal can be for various reasons. There is no document that the injury is not related to actions while intoxicated, committing an administrative offense, missing a deadline, or something else. In this case, contact our lawyers to assess the legality of the refusal. We have a large practice.
Is it possible to have an experienced lawyer handle my case?
Yes, our lawyers have extensive experience in cases involving one-time monetary assistance. Requesting the necessary documents, preparing the application, supporting its consideration.
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