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 mother of a fallen serviceman reached out to our legal team. She was legally entitled to a one-time monetary compensation as provided by Ukrainian legislation for family members of servicemen who died in the line of duty. Despite the formal presence of this provision in the law, in practice families often face bureaucratic delays, lack of coordination among authorities, and risk of formal refusal due to incorrectly submitted documents.
Problem:
The process of preparing and submitting documents for obtaining compensation is an extremely complex procedure involving:
- coordination with the military unit;
- interaction with social protection agencies;
- confirmation of the death related to military duties;
- passing reviews by four authorized bodies, including the Ministry of Defense and the State Treasury Service;
- high risk of refusal or delay due to minor formal errors or missing documents.
Lawyer’s Actions:
- Detailed case analysis — documents related to the serviceman’s death were reviewed and legal grounds for the claim were confirmed.
- Full document package prepared, including:
- death certificate;
- extract from the military unit’s order;
- character reference for the deceased;
- conclusions from military investigative bodies (if available);
- documents proving family relationship.
- A well-grounded application for compensation was drafted and submitted to the relevant authorized body.
- Full support was provided throughout the review process — legal monitoring was carried out during the document’s passage through:
- military unit;
- regional and central social protection bodies;
- Ministry of Defense;
- State Treasury Service of Ukraine.
- Prompt responses to additional requests, elimination of technical and legal barriers, and prevention of delays.
Result:
The client received the compensation within 6 months from the date of application (standard term — 8–12 months).
Thanks to the precision of legal language and the completeness of the documentation package, resubmission and risk of rejection were avoided.
The client was able to securely exercise her legal right without unnecessary stress or time loss.
Implementation time: approximately 6 months from the date of request.
The process of obtaining compensation is one of the most delicate and emotionally difficult legal categories as it deals with human tragedy. Professional legal support not only speeds up the process but also allows the family of the deceased to focus on honoring their memory rather than struggling with the system.
This case proves that a clear legal strategy and quality representation significantly increase the chances of successfully completing the procedure.
Moreover, due to the coordinated efforts of the lawyer, proper documentation, and smooth communication with all involved authorities, the processing time was almost halved. As a result, the family received the rightful compensation within optimal timeframes and without additional bureaucratic obstacles. This once again proves: when legal support is delivered with respect, dignity, and professionalism — even the most complex procedures become significantly more accessible.
