This Ministry of Internal Affairs Order No. 366 dated 27.04.2026 introduces comprehensive amendments to the medical examination procedure within the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS). The primary purpose of the act is the digitalization of medical documentation, the harmonization of examination requirements with the standards of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the expansion of the rights of persons discharged from military service to undergo medical board (VLC) examinations. The document also details the procedure for examining candidates for contract service and regulates the correction of technical errors in commission conclusions.<\/p>\n
### Structure and Key Changes
\nThe act consists of a regulatory part and the Amendments to the Regulation itself, which are structured by sections and chapters corresponding to the main Regulation (Ministry of Internal Affairs Order No. 441 dated 25.06.2024).<\/p>\n
* **Key Changes:**
\n * **Digitalization:** The option to maintain documentation in electronic form using a qualified electronic signature (QES) has been introduced.
\n * **Harmonization:** During the period of martial law, the medical examination of SBGS military personnel is conducted according to the criteria and wording that correspond to the Regulation on Military Medical Expertise in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
\n * **Procedural Updates:** The procedure for the approval of documents by the Central Military Medical Commission (CVLC), their retention periods, and the mechanism for issuing copies to individuals have been clearly defined.
\n * **Error Correction:** An official mechanism has been introduced for correcting technical errors in medical board documents upon an individual\u2019s application or at the commission\u2019s initiative.<\/p>\n
### Most Important Provisions for Practical Use
\n1. **Expansion of Subject Scope:** Persons discharged from military service in the SBGS now have a clearly prescribed mechanism for undergoing medical examinations and obtaining the relevant certificates\/attestations, which are subject to approval by the CVLC.
\n2. **Remote Examination:** Remote examination is permitted based on original documents or duly certified copies of medical and military registration records.
\n3. **Military Reserve:** A separate procedure has been added for the medical examination of citizens being accepted for service in the military reserve, involving garrison (hospital) medical boards.
\n4. **Field Sessions:** The right of the heads of SBGS healthcare institutions to organize field sessions of medical boards within their zones of responsibility has been codified, which significantly simplifies access to the commissions.
\n5. **Timelines and Procedures:** A clear 5-day deadline has been established for submitting documents to the CVLC for approval, and a 10-day deadline has been set for reviewing applications for the correction of technical errors.
\n6. **Documentation Support:** The lists of required documents for candidates for contract service have been updated, including requirements for providing certificates regarding the circumstances of injuries and periods of participation in combat operations.<\/p>\n