One-time cash assistance for injuries: amounts, conditions, and application procedure

Military service is always associated with risks to life and health. Unfortunately, wounds, concussions, or injuries are not uncommon among those who fulfill their duty to the state. To support service members and their families during a difficult period, the state has established a mechanism for a one-time monetary assistance payment.

This is an important element of social protection designed to partially compensate for loss of health, cover treatment and rehabilitation costs, and ensure financial stability during recovery. In this article, we will examine who is entitled to such assistance, the amounts, eligibility conditions, and the application procedure.

What is one-time monetary assistance for injury

General concept and purpose (compensation for wound/concussion/injury)

One-time monetary assistance for injury is a state benefit provided to compensate for harm to the health of a service member or another authorized person in connection with the performance of official duties. This covers not only direct combat wounds but also concussions, mutilations, injuries, and illnesses that occurred during service and are related to it.

The purpose of this assistance is to provide financial support to the injured person and to cover treatment, restoration of working capacity, rehabilitation measures, or adaptation to new living conditions in the event of a persistent loss of capacity. It is an important part of social protection for the military, aimed at quickly providing material support during the difficult period after an injury, when a person often cannot continue service or work.

Who is eligible

Service members and representatives of other security agencies

Members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations established under the law are entitled to one-time monetary assistance, as are persons already discharged from service who were injured while performing tasks and, within the period set by law, obtained disability status or a percentage of loss of capacity—which, among other things, serves as a basis for assigning relevant payments and disability pensions for service members.

This includes conscripts, contract soldiers, reservists, mobilized personnel, officers and NCOs, as well as persons who served in the National Guard, State Border Guard Service, Security Service of Ukraine, State Protection Department, State Special Transport Service, and other security structures.

Employees of law enforcement bodies and special services also have this right if the injury is connected with performing duties in combat zones or other hazardous conditions. Importantly, for those discharged from service there is a time limitation—the disability group or percentage of loss of capacity must be established no later than three months after discharge to retain the right to payment.

Payment amounts

Where disability is established

The amount of one-time monetary assistance is determined by special coefficients multiplied by the subsistence minimum for able-bodied persons (SM) set as of January 1 of the relevant year. In 2025, this figure is UAH 3,028.

The calculation takes into account whether the injury was directly connected with the defense of the Motherland or occurred during service in peacetime conditions.

• When defending the Motherland:
  • Group I disability — 400 × SM = UAH 1,211,200;
  • Group II — 300 × SM = UAH 908,400;
  • Group III — 250 × SM = UAH 757,000.
• During service without combat:
  • Group I — 120 × SM = UAH 363,360;
  • Group II — 90 × SM = UAH 272,520;
  • Group III — 70 × SM = UAH 211,960.

These amounts are fixed and do not depend on years of service or position, but they are tied to the current subsistence minimum, which may change from year to year.

By percentage of loss of capacity

If the Medical and Social Expert Commission (MSEC) does not assign disability but determines a percentage of loss of capacity, the amount is calculated by the formula:

70 × SM × % loss of capacity.

For example:

• at 10% — UAH 21,196;
• at 25% — UAH 52,990;

However, in such cases the maximum percentage is capped at 40%, and the compensation is: 70 × SM × 40% = UAH 84,784.

Other payments

Additional reward of UAH 100,000 per month during treatment

Service members who sustained severe wounds, concussions, or other injuries requiring prolonged inpatient or outpatient treatment are entitled to an additional monthly payment of UAH 100,000. This amount is paid on top of base monetary support and other compensations and is provided for the entire period of treatment confirmed by medical documents.

The payment is assigned by order of the unit commander based on a certificate from the medical facility and a VLC conclusion on the need to continue treatment. It is significant financial support that helps cover extra medical services, care, or post-surgery recovery.

Retention of monetary support; social and household assistance

During treatment, a service member retains the right to full monetary support—position salary, rank salary, and all stipulated bonuses. This means income does not decrease during incapacity.

Additionally, by decision of the command or relevant social protection bodies, extra assistance may be provided: compensation for housing rent, utilities, medication purchases, or special equipment to restore bodily functions. These measures aim to ensure the service member and family do not face severe financial pressure during treatment and rehabilitation.

Eligibility conditions

Required documents

To be granted one-time monetary assistance, you must provide a full set of documents confirming both the fact of injury or loss of capacity and its connection to service. The main ones are:

• Application for assistance in the prescribed form indicating bank account details.
• Applicant’s passport and taxpayer ID to confirm identity.
• Military ID or other document confirming military service.
• Decision of the Military Medical Commission (VLC) establishing the causal link between the injury/illness and service.
• MSEC certificate or conclusion establishing the disability group or percentage of loss of capacity.
• Act on the circumstances of the injury drawn up after a service investigation confirming the injury was sustained while performing duties.

In some cases, additional materials may be requested: copies of medical records, hospital discharge summaries, test results, as well as photo or video materials documenting the circumstances.

All documents must be properly executed and certified by authorized officials. Non-compliance or an incomplete package is the most common reason for refusal.

Application procedure

1. Preparing documents

The applicant must collect the full document package required by law: application, passport, TIN, military ID, VLC decision, MSEC certificate or percentage conclusion, and the act on the injury circumstances. It is important to verify the correctness of each document, the presence of signatures and seals, and consistency of wording across certificates.

2. Submitting documents
   • For active service members — the package is submitted through the unit commander, who verifies and forwards it to the higher authority.
   • For those discharged from service — documents are submitted to the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center (TRC & SS) at the place of residence.
3. Review of the application

The authorized body reviews the documents, verifies the information provided, eligibility grounds, and correctness of the materials. If inaccuracies or missing documents are found, the applicant may be asked to remedy them.

4. Decision

Based on the review, a decision is made to grant or refuse the one-time assistance. If positive, an order is prepared indicating the amount and the payment date.

5. Payment

The funds are transferred directly to the bank account indicated in the application. Typically, payment arrives within a few weeks after the order is signed, though the period may be longer due to additional checks or funding delays.

How and when payments are made

Transfer to a bank account by the authorized body

Payment is made after all documents are verified and a positive decision is adopted by the authorized body. Funds are transferred to the recipient’s bank account specified in the application directly from the state budget.

The transfer period may range from several weeks to a few months, depending on commissions’ workload and the scope of verification. If, after payment, the disability group is increased or the percentage of loss of capacity is raised, an additional payment is made to compensate the difference between the previously paid and the new amount.

Deadlines and appeals

Appeal conditions and time limits for court

An application for one-time assistance must be submitted within three years from the date disability or the percentage of loss of capacity is established. Missing this deadline forfeits the right to payment, so delaying paperwork can lead to negative consequences.

In case of refusal, the applicant has the right to appeal to a higher authority or directly to the court. Judicial appeals require appropriate evidence: additional VLC or MSEC conclusions, acts of service investigation, and medical documents confirming the service-related nature of the injury. Engaging a military law attorney increases the chances of a positive outcome, especially in complex or disputed cases.

FAQ

How is the amount calculated?

The one-time assistance is determined by the established coefficient multiplied by the subsistence minimum, or by the formula 70 × SM × % loss of capacity. It is important to consider the current subsistence minimum on the date the payment is assigned.

What if there is a refusal?

Review the reasons for refusal, collect or correct documents, and resubmit. If the issue cannot be resolved administratively, apply to the court—preferably with legal support.

What is the time limit to apply?

You may apply within three years from the date disability or loss of capacity is established. After this period expires, the right to the payment is lost.

Legal assistance

Processing one-time monetary assistance often requires correctly completing documents, confirming the causal link between the injury and service, and meeting submission deadlines. Pravovyi Lider’s attorneys will help gather the complete package, support the process from application to receipt of funds, and represent your interests in case of refusal. Their advantage is experience successfully resolving complex cases and a personalized approach to every client.