Veterans of military service: privileges and rights

According to Russian laws, certain categories of citizens are entitled to benefits. They can relate to different spheres. Provisions are given to veterans of military service. And they operate at the federal and regional levels. In each region, their list is different.

General information

According to FZ No. 5 of 12.01.1995 veteran of the Armed Forces may be persons:

• With seniority in military service for more than 20 years;
• Who received a disability in the performance of duties.

State benefits to veterans of military service are not summarized, they are executed only on one basis. You can get preferences in a profitable category. For example, if a veteran is recognized as disabled, then for disability benefits are advantageous in comparison with military service. Deny this no one has the right. Disputable situations are resolved in court.

Main advantages

There are federal benefits to veterans of the Russian military service. These include the following advantages:

• In the medical field;
• Prosthetic and orthopedic services;
• Payment of utility services;
• Taxes;
• Ritual services.

The list of benefits is small, but additional support systems are provided at the regional level. The regional authorities can decide whether to grant any advantages or not. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation do not allocate money for this, payments are made by the regional budget.

Medical sphere

What benefits does a veteran military service have in the medical field? These citizens can apply to any state institutions, receiving free assistance. You will not need to pay for the services of doctors. It is only necessary to provide a certificate. The examination in public hospitals and clinics is free of charge.

This measure is valid for all state organizations. To be treated and examined in commercial centers for benefits will not work, if this is not provided by the organization.

Prosthetic-orthopedic means and prosthetics

These benefits for pensioners, veterans of military service assume the purchase of prostheses and prosthetic and orthopedic means at the expense of the state. But the installation of prostheses is not compensated. It turns out that the operation itself will be paid by the person himself. But in some regions there are advantages to paying for such procedures.

Dentures are also provided. But there are restrictions: cermets and expensive precious metals are not paid by the state. To apply for benefits to veterans of military service, you need to contact the social support organization or the administration at the place of residence. The main document that provides such support is a certificate. No additional papers are required.

Housing and utilities

Benefits for veterans of military service are provided for housing. For them, a discount of 50% of the amount applies. After submitting the application for the designated account, half of the funds are transferred. The federal law clearly does not establish this advantage, therefore in the regions it is not always implemented successfully.

Regional legislation should not violate federal regulations. Since it is not clearly established that the veteran is given discounts for housing and communal services, there are often disputes in this area. They can be resolved in court.

Ritual services

The state guarantees the burial of the veteran at his own expense, no matter what causes of death. This involves the delivery of the body, training, redemption of the place and the creation of a gravestone. To receive benefits, family members should contact the administration or social protection at the place of residence of the veteran. If the funeral was performed for a personal account, you can get compensation.

In practice, compensation is not always issued in full, covering only part of the costs. It is impossible to challenge this in court, since in such matters the party of the state is usually accepted.

Taxes

Provisions are made for taxes on veterans of military service. With allowances, payments, compensation is not calculated. At the federal level, it was decided to make an exemption from the property tax and partly to land. In the latter situation, a deduction from the cadastral value of land in the amount of 10,000 rubles is assumed, from which the tax is not taken.

In the regions, they can not cancel or contest the benefits approved by the federal government. In several regions, veterans of the military service and some other beneficiaries were released from the land tax.

Housing Benefits

If a veteran is considered a serviceman with long service, who needs a home, he can apply for a housing subsidy. This involves allocating money to buy an apartment or house in the property. Veteranship is awarded with a service of 20 years.

Regional advantages

In some regions there are special advantages, for example, benefits to veterans of military service in the Moscow region. To find out their list, you need to contact the department. If a person does not know their rights, they may not be respected.

Benefits for veterans of military service in the Moscow region are provided in the social sphere. They can get benefits by:

• Housing provision;
• Discounts on utilities;
• Service in medical institutions out of turn;
• Payment of pensions in an increased amount;
• Assistance in burial;
• Provision of medicines;
• Taxes;
• The provision of prostheses.

Benefits for veterans of military service in Moscow are the same. Residents of the capital are paid for the cost of radio and telephone. Free transportation by public transport is also provided. Benefits for veterans of military service in Moscow can be provided in the form of obtaining a free trip to the sanatorium.

Free pass

In large cities, privileges for travel to veterans of military service are provided. This refers to public urban transport. To do this, take a discount ticket for which there is no fee. We need to turn to social protection. Such support in the regions is considered voluntary, but not mandatory. Therefore, the requirement of free travel in the absence of such an advantage will be illegal.

Payments and benefits

The amount of benefits and their availability is determined by regions. Not in every city such measures are implemented. If the veteran is paid for other reasons, no one can refuse him. For example, if a disability is awarded, the state pays a special allowance. The regional authorities can not abolish it.

Veteran Status

Veterans of the Armed Forces are persons who have served in the Russian Federation and other state bodies. This status is confirmed by the insignia:

• Medals;
• Orders;
• An honorary title of the USSR or the Russian Federation;
• Intradepartmental signs.

The status can also be obtained by those who received a disease or injury in the service, which caused disability. The main thing is that the service life should be from 20 years. If there is an identity card, the citizen has rights and benefits. The document is considered indefinite, it does not need to be confirmed and extended. But in case of loss it can be restored by going through a simple procedure.

Acquisition of the title of VS

Receiving the status of a veteran is carried out at the place of service. In addition to the application, you must provide papers that confirm the receipt of this title. The collected documents are submitted to the pension and personnel departments at the duty station.

The application is considered for 1 month, after which a decision is made. Maybe, both the appropriation and the refusal to receive the title. If a positive decision is taken, a certificate is provided. The document has an approved form, which operates throughout the country. It lists the rights of a citizen.

The recipient signs for the receipt of the certificate. This fact is recorded in a special book. The certificate shall contain the signature of the authorized person and the stamp of the state body. In case of refusal, the reasons for the decision, as well as the grounds, are stated.

List of documents

To get the status, you must provide:

1. The application, a sample of which is provided in the staffing and retirement departments.
2. Documents confirming the need to obtain the status - 20 years of service, medals, orders, titles, disability.

Pensions

Act No. 4468-1 indicates the need for military service. Departmental payments receive:

• Military personnel;
• Employees of state security bodies;
• Employees in departments - the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Federal Penitentiary Service, State Fire Service, RosGuardia.

Payments will be after the achievement of the service of 20 years, as well as the performance of 45 years, 25 of which are seniority and 12.5 - given to the service. At service for more than 20 years there is an annual increase of 3%. And with mixed experience is added 1%.

Regional authorities have established monthly payments, only in each region, their size varies. But it is in the range of 600-900 rubles. The procedure for registration in each subject is the same. You need to apply to social protection or MFC with a passport and ID. Payments are appointed from the date of submission of documents.

Pension and benefits are increased if there is a disability or work experience in the Far North. This applies to persons who participated in the elimination of nuclear accidents. In such cases, citizens can be given other advantages.

The rights of veterans of military service are protected by the state. There are some benefits available, then they should be drawn up as soon as possible. Such advantages make it possible to entrust a portion of the costs to the state.