Oyler v. United States

LEWIS, Circuit Judge (after stating the facts).

These entries appear in the records of the Navy Department relating to the insured :

“April 5, 1924 — Patient worries continually, over his family affairs — and his duties aboard ship. Feels his efforts are not appreciated. Breaks down and cries when questioned about his troubles.”

“Diagnosis: Psychoneurosis, Neurasthenia. Present condition: Unfit for duty. Probable future duration; Indefinite.”

“May 26, 1924 — In view of freely talking, flight of ideas, his periods of depression and what seems to be delusions of a persecutory nature, his history of…