Deduction available for aurthopedic surgery

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Arvind Agrawal (Querist)
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16 February 2014 1. In income tax act payment of aurthopedic surgen &
physiotherapist for self surgery ductable u/s 80dd

2. I am handicaped 20% disability in leg deduction
u/s 80 U can i avail or not

@VaibhavJ

@VaibhavJ (Expert)
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16 February 2014 Hi

You can not claim deduction u/s 80DD since it is for exp incurred on dependent.

You can claim deduction upto Rs. 50 K u/s 80U but for that you need to obtain certificate from a Neurologist with an MD in Neurology or a Civil Surgeon or Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of a government hospital.

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