Military pay consists of the base salary for the position, pay for military rank, allowances, a bonus and additional remuneration. A single error in an order is enough for underpayments to build up for months: combat participation, a period of medical treatment, a new rank or a new position was not taken into account.
We establish exactly what should have been paid, obtain orders and payroll documents from the unit and, if the recalculation is not made voluntarily, prepare a complaint or a claim to the administrative court. We check the regulatory framework in its current wording, as the payment procedure changes regularly.
When to seek help
- Additional remuneration for combat participation was not paid, or was not paid for all days
- Payments were reduced or stopped during medical treatment, leave or while you were placed at the disposal of command
- Your pay did not change after promotion in rank or appointment to a new position
- On discharge, compensation for unused leave or other amounts due were not paid
- Military pay was not indexed
- The unit does not provide a calculation or explain what the payment consists of
What the lawyer does
Analysis of payments and documents
We compare actual payments with orders, extracts and the current military pay procedure, and identify the periods and components where an underpayment may have occurred.
Advocate's requests to the unit
We request orders, payslips, certificates of combat participation and other documents without which the amount cannot be determined accurately.
Calculation of the underpayment
We prepare our own calculation for each period, so that the position rests on specific figures rather than only a general assertion of a violation.
Complaint to command
If the dispute can be resolved without going to court, we prepare an application or complaint to the commander or military authority demanding a recalculation.
Claim to the administrative court
We draft the claim, file it via the Electronic Court system, conduct the case until judgment and, if necessary, prepare an appeal.
Monitoring enforcement of the judgment
Once the judgment becomes final, we help obtain the enforcement document and make sure the unit actually pays the amounts awarded.
Documents to prepare
- Service member ID or military ID card
- Extracts from orders on appointment, promotion in rank and combat participation
- Payslips or certificates of military pay received
- Bank statements for the account into which payments are made
- Reports (raports) and the unit's replies to them, if any
- Documents on medical treatment, leave or secondments during the disputed period
What you get
- A written analysis of payments setting out the disputed periods and components
- A calculation of the underpaid amount
- Advocate's requests, a complaint and a statement of claim
- Representation in the administrative court and reports on each stage
Frequently asked questions
Can I claim a recalculation for past months?
Yes, an underpayment can be claimed for past periods, but the time limits for going to court are restricted, and the courts' approaches to calculating them have changed. So it is best not to delay: we will check for which period a claim can still be brought, taking into account current rules and Supreme Court case law.
What if the unit does not provide payroll documents?
A service member can submit a report (raport), and a lawyer can send an advocate's request. Under the Law of Ukraine "On the Bar and Practice of Law", a request must be answered within five working days, and this period may be extended if the volume of information is large. A refusal or silence is recorded and becomes an argument in court.
Do I need to pay a court fee?
It depends on the claimant's status and the subject of the dispute. The Law of Ukraine "On Court Fees" provides exemptions for certain categories of persons, including combat veterans in cases concerning violations of their rights. We check whether the exemption applies to your case before filing, so that the court does not leave the claim without progress.