In Brief
A former Indian Army craftsman (CFN) was discharged in 2007 after being diagnosed with Schizophrenia by a Medical Board that found the condition unrelated to military service. He claimed disability pension, relying on presumptions that disorders not noted at enrolment are attributable to service. The Supreme Court dismissed his appeal, holding that while mental disorders may escape detection at enrolment, this alone does not create a legal presumption of service-causation. Instead, it must be established that the actual posting, duties, and working conditions caused or aggravated the disorder. Since the appellant worked in a peaceful station without unusual stress, and the Medical Board found no service-nexus, he failed to establish entitlement to disability pension.
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