The Delhi High Court ruled that blood pressure issues in military officers cannot simply be classified as lifestyle disorders to deny disability pensions. The court stressed the need for medical boards to carefully assess individual cases and provide clear justifications, dismissing the Union government’s appeal against an Armed Forces Tribunal ruling. This decision reaffirms the rights of a retired Indian Air Force officer regarding disability pensions. The ruling underscores the importance of individualized medical evaluations in such cases.
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