What are the specified diseases and ailments for the purpose of deduction under section 80DDB?

Chapter No. 22 - Deduction u/s 80DDB

For the purposes of section 80DDB, the following shall be the eligible diseases or ailments

1. Neurological Diseases where the disability level has been certified to be of 40% and above

1. Dementia ;
2. Dystonia Musculorum Deformans ;
3. Motor Neuron Disease ;
4. Ataxia ;
5. Chorea ;
6. Hemiballismus ;
7. Aphasia ;
8. Parkinsons Disease

2. Malignant Cancers ;
3. Full Blown Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) ;
4. Chronic Renal failure ;
5. Hematological disorders :

1. Hemophilia ;
2. Thalassaemia.

Dated: 13-8-2015