Russia Expands Military Draft Pool With New Medical Exemption Rules
In a significant update to conscription rules, Russia has revised its medical exemptions for military service. The changes, announced by Alexei Nikonov on his Telegram channel 'Bokal presska', include the removal of several previously recognised conditions.
Previously, certain congenital heart defects and rhythm disorders, such as patent foramen ovale and left bundle branch block, exempted individuals from service. However, these are no longer considered valid reasons for exemption. Similarly, those who have had their spleen removed or have non-removed metal bone structures will no longer receive a deferment.
The new rules also impact those with skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis in stable remission, as well as those who have recovered from hepatitis C after treatment. These individuals will no longer be exempt from service.
First stage hypertension and surgically corrected cleft palate with minimal organ impairment are now considered compatible with military service. The changes were implemented according to a relevant Russian government decree, but specific details regarding the impact on draftees in Nizhny Novgorod are yet to be clarified.
The revised conscription rules in Russia have expanded the pool of potential recruits by removing several medical exemptions. The changes aim to standardise military service requirements and ensure that only those with severe, active, or low BMI-related conditions are exempt. The full implications of these changes on draftees in Nizhny Novgorod are still being assessed.
