An injured serviceman in 2026 is entitled to retained monetary allowance, an additional reward of 100 000 UAH per month during inpatient treatment, and, in the case of disability or loss of working capacity, a one-off cash assistance of up to 1 331 200 UAH. Defenders released from captivity are entitled to a one-off 100 000 UAH, a further 100 000 UAH for each year of captivity and 90 days of paid leave.
Each payment is processed separately with its own set of documents. The amounts and procedures are shown as of October 2026.
What payments an injured serviceman is entitled to
One-off cash assistance for a disability group or loss of working capacity
The law does not provide a separate one-off payment for the mere fact of a minor or severe wound. A one-off cash assistance (OGD) is assigned under Article 16 of the Law “On the Social and Legal Protection of Servicemen and Members of Their Families” and Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 975 when a disability group or a percentage loss of working capacity is established.
The sum is calculated in living minimums for able-bodied persons as of 1 January of the year the disability is established (in 2026 this is 3 328 UAH). If the disability is related to defence of the Homeland, Group I gives 400 living minimums (1 331 200 UAH), Group II 300 (998 400 UAH), Group III 250 (832 000 UAH). If the cause is related only to service, the multiples are lower: 120, 90 and 70 respectively.
For partial loss of working capacity without disability, contract servicemen and mobilised personnel are paid a percentage of 232 960 UAH (70 living minimums). For example, for 20% the payment is 46 592 UAH.
100 000 UAH for the period of treatment and rehabilitation
Servicemen who received wounds, concussions or injuries while defending the Homeland are paid an additional reward of 100 000 UAH per month for the duration of treatment. It is paid for the whole period of inpatient treatment in Ukraine or abroad.
After discharge the reward is retained only if the military medical commission (VLK) recognised the wound as severe and sent the serviceman on leave for treatment. If treatment continues for more than four consecutive months, continuation requires a VLK opinion and a commander’s order; support can be provided for up to 12 months.
Retention of monetary allowance during treatment
During treatment the serviceman retains his basic monetary allowance for the last position held: salaries, seniority allowance and bonus. The new system of rewards that has been in force since 1 June 2026 under Resolution No. 768 did not change this rule.
If the illness or injury is not related to defence of the Homeland, instead of 100 000 UAH during treatment a basic additional reward of 10 000 UAH is paid. A wellness allowance and material assistance equal to one month’s allowance are also paid once a year.
The main payments are summarised in the table. It shows which condition and which document entitle a person to each payment.
| Payment | Amount | Condition | Supporting document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional reward during treatment | 100 000 UAH/month | Inpatient; leave only for severe wounds | Form 5 certificate, facility documents, VLK opinion |
| OGD, disability Group I | 1 331 200 UAH | Wound received while defending the Homeland | Decision of the expert team, VLK opinion |
| OGD, disability Group II | 998 400 UAH | The same | Decision of the expert team, VLK opinion |
| OGD, disability Group III | 832 000 UAH | The same | Decision of the expert team, VLK opinion |
| OGD without disability | % of 232 960 UAH | Partial loss of working capacity | Decision on the percentage loss of working capacity |
| One-off assistance after captivity | 100 000 UAH | Established fact of deprivation of liberty | Decision of the commission at Minrozvytku |
| Assistance for years of captivity | 100 000 UAH for each year | If the family did not receive it for that year | Confirmation of deprivation of liberty |
Payments after release from captivity
One-off assistance for those released from captivity
After return the defender personally receives a one-off assistance of 100 000 UAH. The right to it arises after the commission at the Ministry for Development (Minrozvytku) establishes the fact of deprivation of liberty.
Separate payments of 100 000 UAH are made for each year spent in captivity. If a family member already received that amount for a given year, it is not paid again for the same period.
Monetary allowance for the period of captivity
For the entire time of captivity the serviceman retains the monetary allowance for his last place of service together with the additional reward of 100 000 UAH. If the serviceman did not leave personal instructions, from February 2025 half of the sum is received by close relatives and the other half is credited to his account and issued upon return.
When there are no relatives, all funds accumulate in an account. The accounting is handled by the military unit.
Rehabilitation support and leave after captivity
After release 90 days of paid leave are provided; the leave cannot be divided and the serviceman is recalled from it only with his consent. From February 2026 this leave does not depend on agreeing to continue service.
The status of participant in combat operations is granted automatically to those released, and since 2025 wounds, concussions and illnesses acquired in captivity are regarded as related to defence of the Homeland. This entitles them to OGD at the higher multiples and to free rehabilitation.
Documents for applying for payments
Certificate of the circumstances of the injury (form 5)
The key document for payments for wounds is the certificate of the circumstances of the injury, Appendix 5 to the Instruction on military medical expertise. It is issued by the unit commander and must indicate that the wound is related to defence of the Homeland.
Both the 100 000 UAH reward and the OGD multiple depend on it. It is therefore worth checking the date and circumstances immediately.
Opinion of the military medical commission
The VLK determines the severity of the wound, the need for leave for treatment and the causal link between the injury and service. The disability group or percentage loss of working capacity has, since 2025, been established by expert teams assessing everyday functioning instead of the medical and social expert commission (MSEK).
Both documents are needed for OGD: the VLK resolution on the causal link and the expert team’s decision. Without either, the application will not be considered.
Report and bank details
Applications are submitted by report or statement. The package for OGD according to the Ministry of Defence’s guidance looks like this:
- a completed application form and consent to the processing of personal data;
- copies of passport, taxpayer identification number (RNOKPP) and bank account details;
- a copy of the certificate of the circumstances of the injury from the unit commander;
- medical documents and the VLK resolution on the causal link;
- the decision of the expert team (or a certificate from the MSEK issued before 2025);
- for those discharged from service, an extract from the order on removal from the unit’s lists.
For assistance after captivity copies of passport, RNOKPP and a bank certificate with account details are submitted to Minrozvytku. The application can be submitted online via the National Information Bureau website.
Procedure and deadlines for processing
Submitting a report via the unit commander
Active servicemen apply to their unit, and those discharged from service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) apply to the district Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support (TCC and SS). Former servicemen of other formations apply to the body where they served, and the procedure for processing OGD is as follows:
- obtain form 5 certificate and the VLK resolution on the causal link;
- undergo assessment by the expert team and obtain a decision on the group or percentage;
- submit the application with copies of the documents to the unit or TCC and SS;
- wait for the unit to certify the copies and forward the case to the Ministry of Defence;
- receive notification of the decision and the funds on the bank account.
Review by the financial service
The OGD case is reviewed by a Ministry of Defence commission within 30 days after receipt of all documents. An incomplete package is returned for completion.
The 100 000 UAH treatment reward is not assigned by a separate commission. It is calculated by the unit’s financial service by order of the commander.
Deadlines for payment after the decision
Monetary allowance for the previous month is paid by the 20th day of the current month, and if funds arrive at the unit later, within three days after receipt. The OGD is transferred by the unit as soon as the funds are received.
An application for OGD must be submitted within three years from the date the disability or percentage loss of working capacity is established. Missing the deadline is often a reason for refusal.
Disputed situations and appeals
Non-recognition of the causal link between the injury and combat actions
Disputes most often arise when the injury is linked only to service. This determines the difference between 400 and 120 living minimums for Group I, that is, over 900,000 UAH.
Additional evidence helps: combat orders, reports, comrades’ testimonies. With these you can request a repeat internal investigation.
Errors in the certificate of the circumstances of the injury
An incorrect date, a missing mark about defence of the Homeland or inaccurate circumstances are corrected by a report addressed to the commander. If the unit refuses, the decision can be appealed to higher command or to court.
You do not have to deal with such disputes alone. Free legal assistance to servicemen and those released from captivity is provided by the centres of the free legal aid system.
Appealing the VLK conclusion
The VLK resolution can be appealed to a VLK of a higher level, in particular to the Central military medical commission, or to a court. Medical documents and the form 5 certificate are attached to the complaint.
If after review the cause or group is changed, the OGD is paid additionally in the amount of the difference. The calculation is made using the living minimum of the year the disability was first established.
Taxation of payments
The 100 000 UAH reward is part of the monetary allowance, so Personal Income Tax (PIT) at 18% (with subsequent compensation) and the military levy of 1.5% are withheld from it. At the time of preparing this article no separate official clarification on taxation of OGD and assistance after captivity was found, so if withholdings occur it is worth asking the financial service in writing for the legal basis.
Frequently asked questions
Does an injured serviceman receive combat pays while undergoing treatment?
Yes, if the wound is related to defence of the Homeland, while on inpatient treatment 100 000 UAH per month is paid instead of combat payments for tasks. During leave for treatment this amount is retained only for severe wounds as concluded by the VLK.
What is the amount of one-off assistance after captivity?
A person released from captivity receives 100 000 UAH once and a further 100 000 UAH for each year of captivity if the family did not receive that amount for the corresponding year. Separately, the monetary allowance for the whole period of captivity is retained for him.
What to do if the VLK did not recognise the causal link between the wound and defence of the Homeland?
Check the form 5 certificate and, if necessary, seek its correction through the commander. After that the VLK conclusion can be appealed to a higher-level commission or to court.
