Does Spinal Cord Injury Fall Under Neurological Disorder?

Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016

Question: Hi,

I am a Sci patient. After C5 & C6 injury, my full body has got paralysed. As per doctor's certificate, I am 100% permanent disable person.

I want to know, if I am falling under any of below mentioned diseases, to see if I can get income tax rebate under section 80DDB. Please confirm if I am falling under any of these disease? Do let me know in case you need any document from me?

Neurological Diseases:

(a) Dementia

(b) Dystonia Musculorum Deformans

(c) Motor Neuron Disease

(d) Ataxia

(e) Chorea

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
SCI does not fall under those five diseases

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.

I have noted your medical details, and the unfortunate state that you are 100% disabled.

Spinal cord injury (SCI) does not come under the five disease categories that you have mentioned.

I sincerely hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
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