Updated mobilization rules: who was exempted from the medical examination

11 August 11:15

Persons liable for military service with a valid “deferment” from conscription or “reservation” are not sent for a medical examination by a military medical commission. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports

The exceptions are cases when persons liable for military service with a valid deferment from conscription or reservation

voluntarily expressed a desire to undergo a medical examination.
are enlisted for military service under a contract;
were recognized as partially fit and did not undergo a second medical examination (except for persons with disabilities recognized in accordance with the established procedure).

How to get a referral to the MTE?

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has simplified the procedure for obtaining a referral to the MEC by offering two main ways:

Through the TCC and the JV: Persons liable for military service can apply to the nearest territorial recruitment center at their place of residence to receive a paper referral. This requires a passport, military registration documents and medical documentation (if available).
Through the application “Reserve “: Since January 31, 2025, the application has had an electronic referral function for the MLC. Users can submit a request through the application, receive a notification with details and contact a designated healthcare facility without visiting the MCC. For the service to work correctly, you need to update the “Reserve” to version 1.6.1.

What statuses can be assigned by the MEC?

After the second VLC has taken place, men can be assigned one of the following statuses from the two categories “fit” and “unfit”.

fit only for service in military support units, TCCs and JVs, higher military educational institutions, training centers, institutions (establishments), medical units, logistics, communications, operational support, and security units;
fit,
unfit for military service with exclusion from the military register;
unfit for military service with re-examination (in 6-12 months);
temporarily unfit (a person in need of treatment or treatment and leave, release from service).

These statuses are determined on the basis of an updated list of diseases approved by the Ministry of Defense in May 2024, which meets the current requirements of military service.

Tips for passing the military qualification examination

To simplify the process and avoid problems, follow these recommendations:

Prepare your documents: Bring your passport, military ID card and medical documentation confirming previous diagnoses. This will help doctors assess your health condition faster.
Make anappointment in advance: Many TCCs have an electronic queue that reduces waiting time.
Use the “Reserve”: An electronic referral saves time and allows you to choose a convenient medical facility for your medical examination.
Do not ignore thesummons: If you have received a summons, comply with its requirements to avoid being listed as a “wanted” person.
Appeal against decisions: If you do not agree with the conclusion of the MLC, you can appeal it first to the regional MLC and then to the court within one month.