United States v. Robins

McCORD, Circuit Judge.

John Quitman Robins, Jr., enlisted in the United States Navy on December 17, 1917, and on February 20, 1918, was issued a $10,000 policy of war risk insurance. The policy lapsed in 1924, but on application was reinstated and converted into a five year convertible term policy effective July 1, 1927. Premiums on the converted policy were paid through July 31, 1928. Claim for disability benefits was filed with the Veterans Administration on January 9, 1931, and was denied by the Insurance Claims Council on October 29, 1931. Robins died on May 19, 1931, as the result of…