Dependent wholly or mainly means 80DDB

Hi,

The dieases covered under 80DDB are

• Ataxia
• Dementia
• Aphasia
• Dystonia musculorum deformans
• Hemiballismus
• Parkinson’s disease
• Chorea
• Motor neuron disease
• Renal failure
• Malignant cancers
• Hematological disorders
• Thalassaemia 
• Hemophilia
• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

So, kidney dieases doesnt falls under Specified dieases,therefore no dednunder 80DDB

hi,

If your doctor is providing certificate under 80DDB , then u can claim 40,000,

if your father is above 60 yrs bt below 80 then 60,000,and if above 80 then 80,000.

As father is included in the meaning of dependent family