Disability in armed forces personnel presumed service-related if not recorded at entry: Supreme Court
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In a ruling issued in New Delhi, the Supreme Court held that a member of the armed forces is presumed to have been in sound physical and mental condition when joining service, and any deterioration leading to medical discharge is presumed to stem from service conditions. The decision means claimants need not prove the conditions of entitlement, simplifying the process for disabled soldiers seeking benefits. QUOTE: "the claimant need not prove the conditions of entitlement in such cases." — Supreme Court bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe
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- Disability in armed forces personnel presumed service-related if not recorded at entry: Supreme Court — Deccan Herald (center)
- Disability pension: Supreme Court flags non-implementation of recommendation for withdrawal of appeals — Deccan Herald (center)