Disability re-commission in 2025 – consultation and support of a lawyer for a re-examination of the ECOPFO to confirm or change the disability group

Re-examination of the status of a disabled person is a repeated examination that is carried out to confirm or change the disability group. Since 2025, the procedure for passing such examinations in Ukraine has undergone changes. The main purpose of the re-examination is an objective assessment of the state of health, determining the needs of a person and ensuring their social rights. If you have any questions about passing the re-examination of disability in 2025, we recommend that you seek professional legal advice from the Law Firm "Prikhodko and Partners".

Who should undergo a re-examination for disability?

Since 2025, updated provisions on conducting a re-examination for disability have come into effect. If you have already been granted disabled status, the re-evaluation takes place within the terms established in the previous decision of the MSEC.

It should be noted that if the disability is granted for life, then a re-examination is not required. For those who were unable to undergo re-commissioning in the period from 2022 to 2024, new terms have been established:

1. men aged 25-60 with 2 / 3 disability groups must undergo a re-examination by November 1 of the same year;
2. all other patients - by April 1, 2026.

The commission does not need to be passed for:

• people who are on TOT / in combat zones;
• patients with severe impairments of body functions (lack of limbs, paired organs, loss of hearing or vision, oncological or mental illnesses);
• military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, since their disabled status is maintained for the period of service and for 60 days after discharge.

Thus, a re-examination is mandatory for most persons who need to confirm their group, but exceptions are provided for the most vulnerable categories of citizens.

How to get a referral for a disability review?

If there is data in the MSEC certificate regarding the obligation to re-examine, the first step is to contact your family doctor, who, after conducting all the necessary tests, generates an electronic referral for a review. This referral is transmitted to the expert team that assesses the applicant's functioning.

The form of the examination can be different:

• face-to-face in a medical institution,
• correspondence or distance,
• at the person's place of residence (if health does not allow appearing in person).

As a result of the review, your status is confirmed, or the disability group is changed. In addition, if necessary, the individual rehabilitation program (IRP) is updated, as well as advice on social benefits, care or workplace adaptation.

What document confirms disability?

The main supporting documentation is:

• an extract from the decision of the expert team on the assessment of the person's daily functioning,
• a copy of the certificate for the MSEC examination act.

At the same time, a copy of the MSEC certificate can be used only in two cases:

1. In the case of permanent disability.
2. Issuance of the MSEC certificate by 01.01. 2025, which remains valid until the date of the next assessment by the commission. For example, when disability is granted by 01.09.2025, this certificate is valid until the specified date.

Lawyer support during re-commissioning

Passing a re-examination of the EKOPFO often causes anxiety for people with disabilities and requires careful preparation of documents. Law Firm "Prikhodko and Partners" provides professional legal support during re-commissioning to ensure that your rights are respected, documents are properly executed, and the disability group is fairly determined.

The cost of support depends on the complexity of the case and specific circumstances. For example, a lawyer's visit to the commission's examination in Kyiv will cost less than support in another region. The price may also vary depending on the amount of document preparation or additional actions required in your case.

What are the benefits of a medical lawyer from Law Firm "Prikhodko and Partners"?

If you are not sure about the details or features of the disability determination procedure, it is best to contact a lawyer in advance. A preliminary consultation will help you avoid mistakes, save time in the future, and undergo a re-examination without delay.

Our medical lawyers:

• advise and form a complete package of documents for submission for examination;
• accompany you directly during the commission;
• monitor that the decision of the expert commission corresponds to the state of health and the legislation;
• appeal the refusal to establish a group.

By contacting "Prikhodko and Partners", you are confident that the re-examination for disability will be as transparent and fair as possible, and your rights will be reliably protected.