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Publication date: 28.05.2024
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Medical examination of conscripts.
The decision to conduct medical examinations of conscripts is made by the heads of the TCC and JV of the VLK of the TCC and JV at the assembly points of district (city) TCC and JV or in designated medical institutions of communal ownership or state. These examinations are carried out by doctors who are part of the VLK of the TCC and SP. In accordance with Chapter 3 of Chapter II of the Regulation, conscripts undergo repeated medical examinations every 5 years, which are conducted by the VLK of district, city TCC and SP. During regular attestation, reserve officers are also subject to repeated medical examinations by the specified VLK, and private and non-commissioned officers - in the event of a change of destination.
Persons discharged from military service after being recognized as unfit can undergo a reassessment of the VLK of district, city TCC, SP at the place of residence specified in the military registration. Such a re-evaluation is carried out after a mandatory examination in specialized health care institutions in order to confirm or change the primary diagnosis. The doctor, who is a member of the VLK of the district, city TCC, SP, initiates the examination and enters the necessary information into the ESOZ registration log. The medical examination for this particular group of persons is carried out in accordance with the instructions set out in column II of Annex 1 to the Regulations, while persons holding officer ranks follow the instructions in column III of Annex 1.
In the conditions of the introduction of martial law, conscripts undergo a comprehensive medical examination, which includes examinations by a surgeon, therapist, neuropathologist, psychiatrist, ophthalmologist, otorhinolaryngologist, and, if necessary, doctors of other specialties. In addition, conscripts are required to present the results of an X-ray examination of the chest organs during a medical examination at the Military Police in conditions of martial law.
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is usually recommended for people over the age of 40 or when there are certain medical indications. Additional laboratory and instrumental studies are carried out according to the specific indications defined by Clause 3.4 of Chapter 3 of Chapter II of the Regulation.
Before starting the medical examination, the TCC and SP receive information about persons with disabilities from the social protection authorities. During the medical examination, the conscript is obliged to provide the members of the VLK TCC and SP:
The medical card of an outpatient patient in the form No. 025/o was approved by the order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No. 110 of February 14, 2012. This order concerns the approval of the forms of primary accounting documentation and the accompanying instructions for filling them out, which apply to health care institutions of all forms of ownership and organizations .
Necessary medical documentation is provided to the VLK, including information about the suffered diseases, injuries, wounds, if they are not in the ESOZ. In addition, the personal files of reserve officers and ensigns (midshipmen) from the TCC and SP before the start of the inspection are transferred to the VLK for perusal.
The term of validity of the decision of the regional, city TCC and SP on the assessment of a conscript's suitability for military service during mobilization and in a special period is one year from the date of the medical examination. In the event of any changes in the health of conscripts, caused by their application or assessment by medical workers of a health care institution, on the recommendation of the head of the TCC and SP, a repeat medical examination will be conducted to determine fitness for military service. .
In a special period, the military police of the TCC and SP issue resolutions on the unfitness of conscripts for military service. Sickness certificates (Appendix 11 of the Regulation) in triplicate are attached to these regulations. They are issued within ten days after the completion of medical examinations and checks carried out by the TCC and SP regional military militias (Kyiv and Sevastopol). In addition, these resolutions are sent for approval to the VLK apparatus for the administrative-territorial zone, whose competence includes military medical examination. In the case of receiving other resolutions of the VLK of the TCC and SP in a special period, a certificate of the military medical commission (Appendix 4 to the Regulations) is prepared for them in three copies.
The Central Committee of the TCC and SP issues resolutions "Temporarily unfit for military service (the date of review is specified)" within five days after the end of the medical examination. Further, these resolutions are sent to the Central Committee of regional (Kyiv-Sevastopol city) TCCs and SPs for monitoring. In addition, persons who have passed a medical examination are issued a copy of the VLK certificate with a signature and date.
During military and mobilization time, individuals may be granted a temporary deferment from conscription due to their health. The duration of this deferment, ranging from 1 to 6 months, is determined by the specific illness (such as injury, wound, contusion or mutilation) and the expected duration of treatment. After the end of the deferment period, the mentioned persons undergo an examination to determine their suitability for military service.
When the doctors of the Military Medical Commission (MMC) of the Territorial Recruitment Center (TCC) and the Selection Point (MP) face difficulties in the final assessment of the conscript's state of health, they refer him to the MMC doctor for further outpatient treatment. or inpatient examination. This examination is accompanied by a further evaluation of the VLC of the TCC and SP and a corresponding referral to the Military Medical Examination and Selection Center (VLC). After the examination, a conclusion on the state of health is drawn up (appendix 10), which is signed by the head of the health care institution. Then this report is submitted for consideration by the Central Committee of the TCC and SP. If the examination took place in a health care institution of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the examination is carried out by the hospital VLK.
In the case of detection of a person who is called up for military service or collection, or is undergoing a planned examination for the purpose of registration, treatment with a deferment from the draft, a member of the VLK of the TCC and SP should refer them to receive the necessary medical services. After completion of treatment, the conscript will undergo an examination of the VLC TCC and SP.
Persons who are released from military service and released to the reserve or retired without a medical examination by the VLK, as well as those who do not agree with the VLK's assessment of their fitness for military service and wish to appeal this decision, undergo a medical examination conducted by the VLK. VLK in health care institutions of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. This review is carried out jointly with the regular VLK of the relevant region at the direction of the district or city TCC and SP. It is important to note that this medical examination is mandatory and applies to all persons regardless of the reason for their dismissal. However, this must be completed within a maximum of five years after their release.
For the purpose of keeping records, a medical examination of the VLK is conducted to determine the current level of fitness for military service, if more than 5 years have passed since the discharge. However, the relationship between the disease or injury and its consequences has not been established. In controversial and complex cases, the final decision rests with the Central Committee of the Central Committee of Ukraine. The applicant's application, together with relevant medical documents obtained from health care institutions, a military ticket and any other documents that the applicant has or has received at the military commissariat, are transferred by the TCC and SP to the regional full-time VLK located in the city of residence the applicant
A personal case is filed against reserve and retired officers, as well as persons dismissed from military service due to mental disorders. This case should contain all medical documents from the person's personal file, as well as the resolutions of the VLK for the period of their service. In the case of a discharge with a mental disorder, a health care institution's opinion on changing or withdrawing a previously established diagnosis is required. This diagnosis became the basis for declaring their VLK unfit for military service. If necessary, VLK employees can request additional medical and other documents from the main medical specialists of military medical clinical centers. These documents will provide additional information about the health status of the applicant during military service and after discharge. If it is established that there are valid reasons for granting the petition of the applicant, the duty police officer through the district, city TCC and SP sends them to pass the inspection of the police officer of the relevant district, city, garrison, hospital. The purpose of such a check is to determine a person's suitability for military service at the moment. After completing military service, the results of a person's examination are issued with a VLK certificate or a sickness certificate. The hospital about the disease (certificates of the VLK) in four copies is sent to the full-time VLK. After careful consideration of all documents, the full-time VLK submits a sick leave (VLK's certificate) in three copies to the TsVLK. For reserve and retired officers, a personal file (which contains pension information for those eligible) is maintained, along with medical records, inpatient/outpatient charts or discharges, and examination reports from MSEK. These documents serve as a basis for the final decision, including for determining the cause of any diseases, injuries (such as wounds, bruises, mutilations), as specified in the sixth paragraph of clause 3.13 of chapter 3 of section II of the Regulations.
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