In Ukraine, conscripts may be deferred from service in the armed forces if their wives have disabilities of the 3rd group. This opportunity is provided by Ukrainian law, and it is important for men whose families face serious medical problems. However, despite the fact that the legislation clearly defines this right, in practice in the territorial centers of acquisition (CCC) there may be additional requirements.
According to the Ukrainian legislation, specifically Article 12 of Article 23 of the Law of Ukraine "On Mobilization Training and Mobilization", the military may be delayed if his wife has a disability of the 3rd group received as a result of a serious illness, including cancer. Thus, even if the conscript has not yet served, but his wife has a disability due to cancer, he is entitled to deferral. Despite the clear rule of law, in practice, the Tax Code may require additional medical documents to confirm the availability of disability with the wife of the military. An important point is the indication of the cause of disability in the medical certificate, especially when it comes to cancer. Experts emphasize that the document should contain accurate information, including an indication of "cancer" in order to eliminate misunderstandings and provide all the necessary data for the military committee. Lawyers recommend that the conscripts who plan to submit for deferral due to his wife's disability have prepared all the necessary medical documents in advance. This will help to avoid delays and additional requirements from the CCC. Additionally, you should pay attention to the accuracy of the formulations in medical certificates so that the indication of cancer is clearly spelled out.
In general, Ukrainian legislation allows to protect the interests of conscripts who have close relatives with serious medical problems, but in order to ensure the right to deferral it is important to properly issue all the necessary documents and meet the requirements of the CCC.
