https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=286602 The Supreme Court clarified that entitlement to disability pension for military personnel hinges on the injury's attributability to military service. Emphasizing the Medical Board's opinion, the Court highlighted the need for a clear link between the injury and military duties. In a recent case, it was ruled that only disabilities linked to service qualify for pension, as determined by Service Medical Authorities. Expert opinions play a crucial role, with deference to the Medical Board's findings. In the specific case, where the ailment was deemed genetic and not service-related, the respondent was denied pension, leading to the appeal's success with no costs awarded. en-us Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:17:26 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=286602 The Supreme Court clarified that entitlement to disability pension for military personnel hinges on the injury's attributability to military service. Emphasizing the Medical Board's opinion, the Court highlighted the need for a clear link between the injury and military duties. In a recent case, it was ruled that only disabilities linked to service qualify for pension, as determined by Service Medical Authorities. Expert opinions play a crucial role, with deference to the Medical Board's findings. In the specific case, where the ailment was deemed genetic and not service-related, the respondent was denied pension, leading to the appeal's success with no costs awarded. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=286602