In a significant ruling, the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) has declared that individuals suffering from blood pressure (BP) issues triggered by obesity will not be eligible for disability pension benefits. This decision has far-reaching implications for military personnel and veterans in India. The AFT, while making this determination, emphasized the need for a clear distinction between health conditions caused by factors such as obesity and those arising from military service-related injuries. This ruling comes as a response to the growing number of claims for disability pensions in the armed forces, particularly in cases where obesity is a contributing factor to medical conditions like hypertension. Veterans and their families will now need to navigate this nuanced distinction when seeking disability benefits.
