Forbes v. Welch

VAN ORSDED, Associate Justice.

Appellee petitioned the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia for a writ of mandamus to compel appellant, the Director of the Veterans’ Bureau, to rate Jack Floyd Welch, petitioner’s husband and ward, as totally and permanently disabled, to enter or fill any gainful occupation, and for allowance of compensation under the provisions of the War Risk Insurance Act, 40 Stat. 398, as amended.

The petition sets forth that on February 18, 1921, Welch was adjudged a lunatic, and petitioner was appointed committee of his person and estate; that petitioner repeatedly…