11. In the light of the law already laid down with regard to the attributability/ aggravation, we find that the RMB has denied the attributability/ aggravation of the disabilities on the ground that the diseases occurred in peace station. However, taking note of the facts and circumstances of the case, we are of the view that this reasoning given by the RMB for denying disability element of disability pension to the applicant is not convincing. The Tribunal has consistently taken a view that the armed forces personnel go through the pressure of rigorous military training and associated stress and strain of the service and holding the disability in question as only metabolic disorder without giving any specific grounds for the opinion may not be acceptable. It may also be taken into consideration that the most of the personnel of the armed forces, during their service, work in the stressful and hostile environment, difficult weather conditions and under strict disciplinary norms. We are, therefore, of the considered opinion that the benefit of doubt in these circumstances should be given to the applicant in view of above judgment and settled law on the point of attributability/aggravation, the disability of the applicant should be held attributable to/aggravated by the military service.”
