When should men with reservations undergo the medical examination?

In March of last year, the Verkhovna Rada adopted a law that eliminated the "limited fitness" status for military service. All citizens who held this status are required to undergo a repeated military medical commission (VMC) by February 4, 2025.

If health conditions remain unchanged, the VMC should determine fitness for service in specific military units, such as supply units, training centers, medical divisions, and others. This was detailed by lawyer Dmitry Donchak on the B2BConsult portal reported.

The lawyer pointed out that the final provisions of the law stipulate that all citizens previously recognized as "limited fitness" for service must undergo a repeat medical examination within nine months from the law's enactment. However, the law does not provide a clear answer to the question of whether those liable for military service must independently approach the VMC or wait for a summons from the TCC.

"The text is unclear — whether the liable individual must voluntarily go for the repeat VMC themselves, or wait for a summons from their TCC, and only then go for the VMC. Many believe that one does not need to go on their own, because there is a Cabinet of Ministers resolution No. 560, which states in paragraph 63 that those liable for military service, whose deferment period has not ended during mobilization, are not sent for medical examination", the lawyer notes.

According to some interpretations, those liable for military service may not have to go for the repeat examination independently, as there is a Cabinet resolution No. 560, prohibiting medical examinations for those with a deferment from conscription. However, the TCC insists that citizens must independently undergo the VMC to determine their fitness for service.

The lawyer recommends that those liable for military service with a valid deferment from mobilization independently contact the TCC for a medical examination to avoid potential issues with extending their status.

"Given that you currently have a valid deferment, I would advise you to voluntarily appear at the TCC and undergo a medical examination. This way, you won't have to worry about extending that status later", emphasized Dmitry Donchak.

Previously, "Telegraf" reported that there are two cases in which those with a deferment may lose their status as early as February. A specific category of men will be left without a deferment if the enterprise loses its critical status or fails to meet it.