Publication date: 16.05.2025
I provide legal assistance in the field of military law and mobilization legislation. I specialize in protecting the rights of conscripts, servicemen and their family members. I help resolve issues related to VLK, EKOPFO (MSEK), mobilization, OGD, payments, UBD status and other legal aspects.
Initial Information:
A member of the Armed Forces of Ukraine contacted our team with concerns about a possible failure to receive monetary compensation during his time assigned to the command's disposal and while undergoing medical treatment. The client did not have a clear understanding of whether all payments had been properly made, but suspected that some funds had not been paid.
He was concerned about the lack of transparent information about the accrual and transfer of funds, as well as the unclear position of the unit's accounting department, which did not provide explanations in response to a written request. In conditions of limited access to financial documents and the lack of dialogue with the command, the client decided to seek legal assistance for a professional analysis of the situation and protection of his rights.
Issue:
The case was complicated by several factors:
- The client lacked complete documentation regarding their financial entitlements.
- The military unit had not initiated any recalculation of payments, despite the client's prolonged period of medical treatment.
- Due to the complexity of accounting and document circulation systems, the client was unable to verify the validity of the calculations independently.
At the time of the request, payments for several months had not been made, although the client’s hospitalization fully qualified him for full financial support under the Law of Ukraine "On Social and Legal Protection of Military Personnel and Their Family Members".
Actions Taken by the Lawyer:
- Analysis of the personal and medical file: verification of the validity of the "assigned to disposal" status and the hospitalization period.
- Attorney’s inquiry sent to the military unit requesting the pay certificate and other financial documents.
- Legal analysis of financial records to identify unpaid periods.
- Preparation and submission of a recalculation request including the following attachments:
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- Medical certificates;
- Orders confirming assignment to disposal;
- Copies of financial records;
- Copy of the pay certificate.
- Engaged in direct communication with the military unit's command to expedite the review of the claim.
Result:
Based on the submitted claim and supporting documents:
- The military command acknowledged the debt;
- A recalculation of monetary compensation was conducted;
- The client was awarded a payment of 48,229 UAH, which was duly transferred to their personal account.
Timeframe: approximately 5 weeks from initial contact to receipt of funds.
This case demonstrates that the lack of initiative from a military unit does not eliminate its obligation to issue proper payments. Thanks to professional legal support, evidence collection, document analysis, and effective communication with command, we achieved justice and protection of the service member’s financial rights.
Thanks to professional legal work, evidence collection, document examination, and competent communication with the command, not only was justice restored and the material rights of the serviceman protected, but a positive example was also created for other servicemen who found themselves in a similar situation.
