Passing a military medical commission (MMC) is a mandatory procedure for those liable for military service, which raises many questions and concerns among citizens. In this article, we will consider in detail what a MMC is, how it is passed, what rights and obligations the persons subject to examination have, and what to do if you disagree with the decision of the commission.

What is a military medical commission (MMC)?
A MMC is a commission of doctors that carries out a military medical examination to determine the fitness for military service based on the health of conscripts and those liable for military service. In accordance with the legislation, the procedure for passing a MMC is regulated by the Order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine No. 402 dated August 14, 2008 “On Approval of the Regulations on Military Medical Examination in the Armed Forces of Ukraine”.

The main task of the commission is to determine whether a conscript is fit for military service. The basis for making a decision is a special Schedule of Diseases, Conditions and Physical Defects, which determines the degree of fitness.

Procedure for passing the VLK
The examination procedure includes several stages:

The medical examination is carried out at the collection points of the territorial recruitment and social support centers (TCK and SP) or in healthcare institutions. The doctors who are part of the VLK are a surgeon, therapist, neurologist, psychiatrist, ophthalmologist, otolaryngologist, dentist and dermatologist. Other specialists may be involved if necessary.
Before the medical examination, the necessary laboratory tests are performed: general blood and urine tests, chest X-ray, ECG and other tests that depend on age and health status. For example, for persons over 40 years of age, intraocular pressure is additionally measured and blood sugar levels are determined.
Based on the results of the review, the VLK makes one of the following decisions:
Fit
Unfit
Temporarily unfit
Fit for service in military support units, TCK and SP, VVNIZ, training centers, institutions (institutions), medical units, logistics, communications, operational support, security units
These decisions are issued in the form of a certificate, which is issued in two copies and is valid for one year.

Mandatory passage of the VLK and the consequences of refusal
Passing a military medical commission is not only the right, but also the obligation of every conscript. This is provided for in Art. 39-1 of the Law of Ukraine "On Military Duty and Military Service". Refusal to pass the VLK is an administrative offense, provided for in Art. 210 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses, which regulates violations of military registration rules.

For refusing to pass the VLK, citizens can be fined from 17,000 to 25,000 hryvnias.

However, if you decide to refuse to pass the VLK, you must draw up an appropriate protocol. You also have the right to appeal the resolution on an administrative violation in court if you believe that it was issued illegally.

Appealing the conclusion of the VLK
If you have passed the military medical commission, but do not agree with its conclusion, the legislation provides a mechanism for appealing it.

Pre-trial procedure. You have the right to apply to a higher-level VLK, for example, to a regional or central VLK, in order to review the conclusion. To do this, you must submit an application in which you detail the reasons for disagreement with the decision, attach medical documents and the initial conclusion of the VLK.
Judicial appeal. You can also file a lawsuit with the administrative court at the location of the VLK or at your place of residence. The claim must set out in detail all the circumstances indicating the illegality of the decision and provide relevant evidence. It is also advisable to file an application for suspension of the conclusion of the VLK until the dispute is resolved.
However, it should be noted that a pre-trial appeal is a much faster and often more effective way to resolve such issues.

How to act in the event of disputes
Appealing the conclusion of the VLK is your legal right, and you must protect your interests both in the pre-trial and judicial proceedings. However, without proper legal training, appealing the decision of the VLK can be quite difficult. Preparing procedural documents, interacting with state bodies and courts often causes difficulties, so it is better to seek professional legal assistance.

Olson's mobilization lawyers have many years of experience in fairly resolving such disputes. If you need high-quality legal support during the VLK or when appealing its results, our specialists will do everything possible to protect your rights and achieve the desired result in the shortest possible time.

Contact us, and we will provide you with all the necessary support at every stage of interaction with the VLK.