Disability Pension to SSC Officer released in Low Medical Category
Disability Pension to SSC Officer released in Low Medical Category
1. The Hon’ble Armed Forces Tribunals have decided number of cases wherein directed to grant of disability pension to Non-Regular Officers released in Low Medical Category.
2. The Non-Regular Officers means Emergency Commissioned Officers, Short Service Commissioned Officers.
Eligibility for Pension in respect of SSC Officers
The Primary Condition are for eligibility :
(a) Release in Low Medical Category
(b) Disability Percentage @ 20 % or above, however, if less than 20 % will round off to 50 %.
(c) Disability must be either attributable or aggravated by military service.
The Hon’ble Armed Forces Tribunals are also emphasizing that once disability pension on voluntary retirement has settled, then SSC officers released in LMC cannot be excluded.
Service Element of Disability Element to SSC Officer
3. Now the questions arise whether they will they get service element or not. Yes, they will get service element of disability pension. Old cases are also entitled for the same relief.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are considered Non-Regular Officers in the Armed Forces?
Answer: Emergency Commissioned Officers and Short Service Commissioned Officers are treated as Non-Regular Officers.
What is the primary condition for an SSC officer to claim disability pension?
Answer: The officer has released from service in a low medical category.
What minimum disability percentage qualifies for disability pension?
Answer: Disability is 20% or more; if below, rounding off to 50%.
What type of disability qualifies an SSC officer for pension?
Answer: The disability must be attributable to or aggravated by military service.
Are SSC officers eligible for both service and disability elements?
Answer: Yes, They will get both service and disability elements of pension.
Do older cases of SSC officers qualify for disability pension?
Answer: Yes, even old cases qualify if they meet the required eligibility conditions.
What have Armed Forces Tribunals directed regarding such officers?
Answer: Tribunals directed the Government to grant disability pension to Non-Regular Officers released in low medical category.