Head of Medical Law Practice
Specializes in medical, corporate, and migration law. Has extensive experience working with medical and pharmaceutical businesses, particularly in licensing, circulation of medicines, and comprehensive legal support of healthcare institutions, including corporate, tax, and employment matters, as well as market entry projects of foreign companies into Ukraine.
Case: Successfully supported a client from the Odesa region in obtaining a disability group
Obtaining disability status under updated legislation and the operation of modern expert commissions often does not match patients’ expectations. Changes in the approach to assessing daily functioning require an impeccably prepared medical evidence base, clear documentation of limitations, and legal support at every stage.
A resident of the Odesa region contacted the Prikhodko & Partners law firm. Due to persistent health impairments and significant limitations in daily functioning, the client was entitled to obtain a disability group. However, independent attempts to collect documents and complete the bureaucratic procedures were complicated by a lack of understanding of the required steps, the risk of refusal, and insufficient documentation of diagnoses, chronic disorders, and daily functioning criteria in the primary medical records.
Tasks assigned to the lawyers
- Conduct a comprehensive and professional analysis of the client’s medical documents.
- Provide a substantiated assessment of the prospects of the case and determine the likely disability group.
- Develop a clear step-by-step action plan to avoid common mistakes.
- Provide full legal support during the expert commission assessment in the Odesa region.
Stages of legal assistance
1. Professional analysis of medical documents
Our specialists, including medical experts, conducted a detailed review of the available extract from the medical history, examination results, and conclusions of specialist doctors. Since standard approaches to assessing health conditions require strict compliance with the criteria established by regulations, such an audit makes it possible to identify gaps in advance.
2. Assessment of prospects and recommendations for additional examinations
Taking into account the client’s actual health condition, the medical lawyer provided an expert opinion on the likelihood of a positive decision. In addition, a list of specific additional examinations and medical conclusions was prepared to document persistent functional impairments and significantly strengthen the patient’s position before the commission.
3. Preparation of the correct package of documents
With the legal support of our lawyers, a complete and comprehensive package of medical documentation was prepared in full compliance with the current requirements for ADPF cases. The client received a clear action plan, eliminating any confusion.
4. Legal representation during the commission assessment
The most important stage was the direct support of the client during the review of the case by the expert team. The presence of an experienced medical lawyer ensured strict observance of the patient’s rights. During the commission meeting, the medical documents were examined in detail, an official examination of the patient was conducted, and gait parameters and mobility limitations were documented and measured.
Case results
Thanks to a comprehensive strategy, thorough preparation of documents, and the lawyer’s direct presence at the commission meeting, the client from the Odesa region successfully obtained Group III disability status.
This allowed the client to legally obtain the applicable social benefits and state payments and secure the necessary conditions for rehabilitation without unnecessary stress or loss of time.
Do you need assistance in obtaining a disability group?
Going through medical commissions and collecting certificates independently often results in refusals due to formal errors in documents. Do not risk your time and health.
Contact the medical law specialists at Prikhodko & Partners now to receive professional advice, a legal audit of your documents, and reliable turnkey support!
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