The Donetsk Regional Territorial Center for Recruiting and Social Support reminded that servicemen who are recognized as persons with disabilities of groups I, II or III have the right to be discharged from military service to the reserve. This is provided for by Article 26 of the Law of Ukraine "On Military Duty and Military Service" dated March 25, 1992 No. 2232-XII (as amended).
The CCC emphasized that the realization of this right does not depend on when and under what circumstances a person acquired a disability - during service or before the introduction of martial law. This applies to both contract servicemen and those who were called up for mobilization, regardless of the reasons and time of disability.
At the same time, it is noted that the law does not oblige such servicemen to be discharged: at their own request, they can continue serving in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
To be discharged due to disability, a serviceman must submit a report on discharge from military service due to disability, provide a certificate of the medical and social expert commission (MSEC) review report, as well as a certificate of a person with a disability (including a person with a disability as a result of war) or a pension certificate with a note on the established disability.
The department emphasized that following these procedures allows servicemen with disabilities to exercise their right to be discharged from service and transferred to the reserve in a legal manner.
