United States v. Watson

This is an appeal in a war risk insurance case. The policy was continued in force until May 31, 1920; and the question presented is whether there is substantial evidence that insured became totally and permanently disabled before that date. We do not think that there is and that consequently there was error in denying the government’s motion for a directed verdict. Insured, at his own request and prior to the completion of treatment, and against medical advice, was discharged from an army hospital on April 23, 1920, still suffering from a partial disability resulting from an injury to his…