Torti v. United States

This is a congressional reference case whereby plaintiff, who served on active duty in the United States Army from March 9, 1943, to July 20, 1943, seeks to be granted by the Congress all of the rights, privileges, and benefits which are granted to honorably discharged veterans of World War II who have service-connected total and permanent disability.

Plaintiff’s application filed with the Veterans’ Administration for disability compensation or pension was disallowed on the ground that the disability claimed was not incurred in or aggravated by service. This disallowance was reviewed and…