Allin v. United States

The issue in this case is whether plaintiff was permanently incapacitated for active military service at the time of his release to inactive duty by reason of a shell wound received in combat during World War II. A corollary to this question is whether the action of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records was arbitrary or capricious.

The facts are set forth clearly and in detail in the findings of the trial commissioner who heard the evidence in the case. These findings are adopted and made the findings of the court. They will be merely summarized here.

Plaintiff enlisted in the Army…