Bill No. 15267 has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada, proposing the introduction of a new status for war veterans who have suffered a significant loss of functionality as a result of wounds and injuries sustained while defending Ukraine. The idea is to move away from the outdated system of assessment based solely on disability and transition to an assessment of a person\u2019s actual functional limitations.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u2060 \u2060a more personalized approach to the needs of veterans;
\n\u2022\u2060 \u2060focus on the actual state of health and the ability to live independently;
\n\u2022\u2060 \u2060alignment with current international standards for social protection and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd39 Uncertainty regarding disability status.
\nIt is unclear whether the new status will coexist with the status of a person with a war-related disability or replace it. This could lead to conflicts regarding benefits, payments, and social guarantees.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd39 Lack of clear criteria.
\nThe bill does not specify what exactly would be considered a \u201csignificant loss of functionality.\u201d Consequently, key decisions may be left to officials and subordinate regulations.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd39 The criteria for selecting payments are unclear.
\nThe document allows veterans to choose between different types of benefits, but it does not explain exactly how this will work in practice or whether they will be able to change their decision in the future.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd39 The legal nature of the payments is unclear.
\nThe bill does not explicitly state whether these payments constitute social assistance or compensation for health damage. This could lead to legal disputes in the future.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd39 Overreliance on subordinate legislation.
\nMany key issues are proposed to be addressed later through resolutions and orders, which creates the risk of rules being changed \u201con the fly.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bill No. 15267 raises an important issue regarding support for severely wounded veterans and, overall, is a step in the right direction. However, without clear criteria, transparent procedures, and alignment with the existing social protection system, it may raise more questions than it answers.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 For veterans, it is not just the new name of the status that matters, but clear guarantees, stable payments, and the absence of bureaucratic hurdles<\/p>\n
The author of the article: Assistant\u00a0lawyer at AXELLEGAL<\/a> Svitlana Stepashko - on contract law, corporate and military law.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n