Veterans benefits in Georgia represent a significant part of state social policy aimed at supporting war and defense force veterans, as well as equated persons. Legislation provides for a wide range of benefits: tax, medical, transport, and utility. However, veterans often face bureaucratic barriers when obtaining status or realizing their due benefits. Legal.ge offers legal assistance to veterans to ensure they smoothly receive all benefits entitled to them by law from the state. Our specialists will help you organize documentation and protect you in dealings with administrative bodies.
What does this service cover?
Our service covers all aspects of protecting veterans' rights:
- Obtaining Veteran Status: Legal assistance in preparing an application for status assignment at the State Service of Veteran Affairs.
- Tax Benefits: Realizing the right to income tax exemption (on income up to 3000 GEL) at the Revenue Service.
- Medical Vouchers: Assistance in enrolling in state insurance and rehabilitation programs.
- Transport Benefits: Organizing documents proving the right to free travel on municipal transport.
- Utility Subsidy: Obtaining co-financing or vouchers for utility bills from local municipalities.
- Social Assistance: Managing procedures for assigning monthly monetary assistance (so-called "22 GEL" and others).
Common Scenarios and Needs
The service is designed for:
- War Veterans: Participants of the wars in Abkhazia and Samachablo.
- Defense Force Veterans: Persons who served in the armed forces and retired due to age limit or years of service.
- Families of Fallen Soldiers: Family members of those who died in war, entitled to state compensation.
Georgian Legal Framework
The main regulator is the Law on War and Defense Forces Veterans. Tax benefits are outlined in the Tax Code of Georgia. The rule for assigning veteran status is regulated by the statute of the State Service of Veteran Affairs. Government Resolutions defining social packages are also important.
Step-by-Step Process
The process begins with retrieving documents confirming participation in combat actions or service (from archives or commissariats). Then an application is filled out at the Veterans Department. After obtaining status, the lawyer helps activate specific benefits (e.g., tax) by applying to relevant agencies.
Why Legal.ge?
Often, veterans are unaware of all the benefits they are legally entitled to or struggle with bureaucracy. Legal.ge connects you with lawyers who are well-versed in social legislation and ensure that you fully benefit from state support.
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