Peyton v. United States

Per Curiam;:

The Government demurs to the plaintiff’s petition, asserting that this court has no jurisdiction over the subject matter of the action, and that the petition does not state a cause of action. We consider the question of our jurisdiction.

*723The plaintiff, who was a soldier in the First World War sues for additional veteran’s disability compensation, emergency officer’s retirement pay, and disability benefits under a policy of Government life insurance. As to the claim for additional veteran’s disability compensation, the following Sections of Title 38 of the United States Code, are…