Miller v. United States

LINDLEY, District Judge.

Plaintiff enlisted voluntarily in the United States Army on July 10, 1917, remaining in the service until December 20, 1917 when he was discharged. He made no application for insurance, received no policy and paid no premiums, but claims to have been totally and permanently disabled while in service and to be entitled, therefore, to recover automatic insurance as provided by the Act of Congress of October 6, 1917, 40 Stat. 398, as amended.

Plaintiff’s claim for benefits for such insurance, filed June 11, 1931, was denied November 8, 1932. He' filed suit on November 14,…