General mobilization continues in Ukraine within the framework of martial law. Men liable for military service who receive summonses are subject to conscription. However, specific categories of individuals may be eligible for a deferment from mobilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legal expert Myroslava Mostova, a lawyer at Evrikalaw, commented on the issue of mobilization of those with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mobilization of persons with disabilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The expert noted that according to Article 23 of the Law “On Mobilization Training and Mobilization,” citizens with an officially confirmed disability status are exempt from mobilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She also reported that persons with disabilities of group 3 and other categories for whom a re-examination after diagnosis is determined are also exempted from service for 6-12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the third part of Article 23, persons with disabilities may sign a contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine if they wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mostova emphasized that some individuals may be called up for service if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After 6-12 months, the status will be canceled by the conclusion of the VLK;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The person has not received a deferment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The lawyer emphasized the importance of familiarizing territorial recruitment centers (TCK) with documents confirming disability. If a person is not registered with the TCK, employees may not be aware of their legal grounds for exemption from mobilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The need to undergo LKK for persons with disabilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mostova noted that despite the transfer of data on persons with disabilities from medical and social expert commissions (MSEK) to the TCK, such commissions are currently not functioning. Therefore, it is essential to personally verify that the information has been transferred to the recruitment centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to her, persons with disabilities are required to register for military registration, update their data promptly, and register their status of unfitness for service. The issue of military registration should be controlled by individuals themselves rather than waiting for the actions of the CCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Citizens who had a disability of group 1 or 2 before the start of hostilities must register for military registration and provide supporting documents to be recognized as unfit for service. Then they will be excluded from registration, which will exempt them from re-passing the VLK,” the lawyer emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She also added that persons with disabilities of group 1 or 2, who are of draft age and have a lifelong disability status, after updating their registration data, will be recognized as unfit for military service and excluded from registration without the need for re-examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mostova recalled that persons with disabilities in group 3 were previously recognized as being only partially fit, and they were required to re-pass the VLK, which also applies to temporarily unfit persons who must pass the commission after a specific period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The expert noted that persons with limited fitness could receive a referral to a military medical commission through the TCC or through “Reserve+.” Failure to attend a medical commission can result in a fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Four people were recently detained for organizing schemes to evade mobilization for financial gain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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