Before passing VLK or after? When do you need to apply for deferment?

Before passing VLK or after? When do you need to apply for deferment?

Until May 18, 2024, citizens submitted documents for deferment from mobilization both before and after passing the military medical commission (MMC). However, not everyone knows when exactly during the war it is necessary to submit documents for deferment, especially taking into account the new law on mobilization. In this article, we will consider all the nuances of this issue and emphasize the importance of involving a lawyer.

As it used to be

Until May 18, 2024, there was a different practice in Ukraine of submitting documents to receive a postponement of mobilization: citizens submitted them both before passing the military medical commission (MMC) and after. However, after the adoption of the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 560 "On approval of the Procedure for conducting the draft of citizens for military service during mobilization, for a special period", everything changed.

Now the situation has changed

From now on, citizens who applied to the territorial recruitment and social support centers with a written application for deferment from mobilization should not undergo a medical examination to determine their suitability for military service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine until a corresponding decision will be made by the commission.

If received deferrals are denied, only then should they go through the VLK. Citizens who have not yet expired during mobilization during martial law are also not sent to the VLK, with the exception of those who have expressed a desire to serve in the Armed Forces under contract.

Adjournment decisions: who decides?

The commission of the TCC and JV considers the applications of conscripts regarding deferment, in which the head of the district (city) TCC (or separate department) is the head, and the members of the commission are representatives of various structural units of the district or city state administration (education and science, health care, social protection of the population, services for children, center for providing administrative services). This commission analyzes the grounds for deferring military service during mobilization and makes an appropriate decision.

Legal assistance of lawyers in protecting the rights of conscripts

Modern realities force many people to face the problems of getting a deferment from the draft. In such cases, it is important to consult a lawyer or an attorney who has experience in protecting the rights of conscripts. A qualified lawyer or attorney will help you solve legal issues and protect your interests by providing the necessary legal support and advice, as well as informing you about the cost of legal services.

Consultation of a military lawyer on the protection of the rights of conscripts

In today's conditions, many conscripts face problems related to getting a deferment from conscription. In such situations, it is important to contact a qualified military lawyer, who will provide not only advice on the legal aspects of the postponement procedure, but also help effectively protect the client's interests before military and social authorities.