In Ukraine, conscripts have the right to challenge the decisions of the Military Medical Commission (VLK) regarding their suitability for service in the army, if there are grounds for doubts about the correctness of the commission's conclusions. The reasons for the appeal may be formal errors, inconsistency of data in medical documents, changes in the list of diseases, or even investigations against members of the VLC.
Currently, the period of passing the VLK for "limited suitable" has been extended until June 5, 2025. Therefore, it is important to know what steps should be taken to challenge the decision if the citizen believes that his or her examination was not objective.
Action algorithm to challenge the solution of VLK
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Where to go for appeal:
- If the decision of the VLK of the district (city) territorial center of acquisition and social support does not satisfy the conscript, it may apply to the VLK of the region or Kyiv.
- Resolutions of the VLK of regions can review the VLK of the regions.
- If necessary, the Central LCC, which is a governing body in the system of military medical commissions, is entitled to review the resolutions of the medical and advisory commissions.
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Grounds for appeal:
- Formal errors: if there are errors when verifying documents, such as an unfilled medical line.
- Criminal investigations: if criminal cases are opened against the members of the VLC, for example, for suspicion of bribery, the decision may be appealed in court.
- Changes in diseases: if changes in the list of diseases determine new conditions for fitness for military service, the decision can be appealed.
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How to apply: In order to appeal the decision of the VLK in a pre -trial order, it is necessary to apply for review of the resolution. All documents issued by the Military Medical Commission should be added to the application and clearly state the grounds for appeal, such as unnoticed illness or error in diagnosis.
If a citizen believes that the decision of the VLK is not justified, it is important to act quickly. Otherwise, you can skip the deadline for applying.
The appeal of the decision can delay the process of undergoing medical examination, so you need to be prepared for the fact that the deferral can be for several months.
Appeal from the decision of the VLK is an important tool for those who believe that a medical examination has not been conducted fairly or correctly. This allows the conscript to protect their rights and get an opportunity to undergo an examination if the commission's decision is erroneous.
