What Are the Specified Diseases Under Section 80Ddb?

Diseases or Medical Ailments specified under Section 80DDB
  • Ataxia.
  • Dementia.
  • Aphasia.
  • Dystonia Musculorum Deformans.
  • Hemiballismus.
  • Parkinson's Disease.
  • Chorea.
  • Motor Neuron Disease.

What all diseases are covered under 80DDB?

Specific Diseases Covered under Section 80DDB

It includes Dementia, Dystonia Musculorum Deformans, Motor Neuron Disease, Ataxia, Chorea, Hemiballismus, Aphasia, and Parkinson's Disease. Chronic Renal Failure. Malignant Cancer. Full Blown Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Is heart disease covered under 80DDB?

Section 80DD deduction is available only towards medical treatment of dependents with specified disabilities. This is not applicable in your case. Also, the benefit available under section 80DDB will not apply since heart disease is outside the purview of specified ailments that are prescribed there.

Alexander Ross

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