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Lawyer in the field of military law. Specializes in issues of mobilization, postponement and reservation. Provides services for appeals to the military medical commission, escorting to the military commissariat, dismissal from military service, obtaining the status of a participant in hostilities. Conducts court cases on military issues.
Case: Secured UAH 15 million in one-time financial assistance following the death of a serviceman
The father of a deceased serviceman contacted Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm seeking assistance with obtaining one-time financial assistance following the death of his son.
The main objective was to ensure the proper preparation of documents, support their processing through the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center (TRSSC), the military unit, and the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, and secure an official decision granting the financial assistance.
What Made the Situation Complicated?
Obtaining one-time financial assistance following the death of a serviceman involves several stages and requires interaction with various government authorities.
To obtain the payment, it is necessary not only to confirm the family relationship with the deceased serviceman but also to obtain documents concerning the circumstances of his death, prepare the required documentation, and ensure its submission to the authorized commission of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.
In this case, it was necessary to ensure that the deceased serviceman’s father could exercise his right to his entitled share of the total UAH 15 million in financial assistance and obtain an official decision granting that payment.
Legal Assistance with Obtaining Payments Following the Death of a Serviceman by Prikhodko & Partners
Our senior military law specialist, Danylo Honcharenko, provided comprehensive legal support to the client, including:
- Reviewing documents and determining the legal grounds for financial assistance.
- Preparing the required documentation and submitting an application to the TRSSC to ensure that all necessary materials were provided to initiate the payment procedure.
- Submitting requests to the military unit to obtain the necessary military records and other documents confirming the circumstances of the serviceman’s death and required for consideration of the financial assistance claim.
- Coordinating with the TRSSC, including preparing relevant document requests, reviewing case materials, and monitoring their further processing.
- Preparing and submitting an application to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine to ensure the documents were forwarded to the commission responsible for granting and paying one-time financial assistance.
- Obtaining a positive decision from the commission.
Result: UAH 15 Million in Financial Assistance Granted
Thanks to comprehensive legal support, a positive decision was obtained from the commission of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine regarding the granting of one-time financial assistance, the total amount of which for the deceased serviceman’s family is UAH 15 million.
Specifically, the deceased serviceman’s father was granted UAH 3,000,000 as his entitled share of the total financial assistance. The decision was adopted by the Ministry of Defence commission on May 15, 2026.
Thus, the lawyers at Prikhodko & Partners provided comprehensive legal support throughout the entire procedure, from preparing the necessary documents to obtaining the official decision granting the client his share of state financial assistance.
Legal Assistance with Obtaining Payments Following the Death of a Serviceman
If you have lost a loved one who served in the military and need assistance obtaining one-time financial assistance, the lawyers at Prikhodko & Partners will provide comprehensive legal support throughout the process.
Do you have questions about obtaining the UAH 15 million payment? Submit your request below, and our military law specialist will call you.