Cancellation of a disability group – reasons, procedure and how to appeal the cancellation of a group in 2025?

In Ukraine, disability status is granted on the basis of medical reports of specialized commissions and is confirmed by relevant documents. At the same time, in case of improvement of health or if there are grounds for revising the report, disability is canceled. If you need help with issues of cancellation of disability, contact the lawyers of the Law Firm "Prіkhodko and Partners", who have the necessary expertise to resolve your issues.

Reasons for cancellation of disabled status

• Expiration of the document confirming the group
• Negative decision of the expert team: during the reassessment, it is established that the person no longer meets the disability criteria or his functional limitations have changed so much that they no longer meet the criteria - disability may be canceled / reduced.
• Failure to complete the reassessment procedure / missed deadlines: the person did not undergo a re-examination within the period established by law, his status may be terminated.
• Grounds related to abuse / false information

1. Forgery of medical documents / provision of incorrect data.
2. Finding that the disability is due to circumstances that do not correspond to those stated.

Procedure for cancellation of disability 2025

First, the need for a re-evaluation is determined. In this case, you should contact your doctor, who, if necessary, will form a referral for an evaluation.

Secondly, after making a decision on the need for a re-examination, an official notification is sent to the person:

• by registered letter to the address of the place of residence;
• by e-mail (if registered in the system);
• through the electronic health system (eHealth) - in the "patient's office".

The notification contains information about: the date, time and place of the evaluation, a list of necessary documents and examinations. If the person does not appear without a good reason, the decision is made in absentia / the disability status is canceled.

Third, the expert team conducts:

• a medical examination;
• analysis of the submitted documents, results of examinations and consultations;
• assessment of self-care, mobility, communication, orientation, behavioral control, and other vital functions.

The basis for the analysis of medical indicators is the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF), which was introduced to replace the old system.

Fourth, based on the assessment, the team makes one of the following decisions:

1. leave the status unchanged;
2. change the degree of disability (for example, from severe to moderate);
3. cancel the disability if there are no more limitations.

How to appeal the cancellation of disability?

If you disagree with the decision of the expert team on the cancellation / change of disability status, you can appeal it to the Center for the Assessment of the Functional State of a Person. The complaint is submitted in writing by mail within 40 days from the date of receipt of the extract from the decision. It should indicate your data, contacts, requirements and their justification.

The Center has up to 30 calendar days to consider the complaint. The review can take place in person, remotely or using telemedicine, and a repeated medical examination is prescribed if necessary.

Based on the results of the review, the Center can confirm, cancel or adopt a new decision. If the deadline for submitting a complaint is missed for good reason, it can be renewed by submitting an appropriate petition with supporting documents.

Another way to appeal is through the court. When the first method does not result in the cancellation of the decision, the patient can apply to the district administrative court at the place of residence / at the location of the center that made the decision.

The application must clearly state the following positions:

1. Justification of the illegality or unfoundedness of the decision.
2. A copy of the decision you are appealing (extract or certificate).
3. Medical documents - medical history, doctor's conclusions, examination results.
4. Independent expert conclusions (if available).
5. Evidence of violation of your rights - for example, lack of notification, missed examination.

The general term is 6 months from the date you received the decision of the expert team or when you had the opportunity to learn about it. If you have already used the pre-trial appeal (complaint to the Assessment Center), the term for filing a claim may be reduced to 3 months.

How can we help?

Medical lawyers of the Law Firm "Prіkhodko and Partners" provide full legal support in cases related to the establishment, confirmation or cancellation of disability. We:

• advise on all issues regarding the assessment procedure;
• prepare the necessary package of documents for submission;
• provide support from a lawyer during meetings of the EKOPFO;
• appeal the decision to refuse or cancel disability, including in court.

If you need the help of a professional lawyer, contact us - our team has lawyers who specialize in these issues and are ready to defend your rights.