Section 11.110 - Who may make application for final settlementA mentally competent veteran to whom an adjusted service certificate has been issued.
(a) A legally appointed guardian of an incompetent veteran. An application submitted by a legally appointed guardian must be accompanied by letters of guardianship showing the fiduciary relationship, provided such papers are not already on file in the Department of Veterans Affairs.(b) A representative of a physically incapacitated veteran. Where application is made by a representative of a physically incapacitated veteran, the representative must attach a statement describing the veteran's incapacity. The correctness of such statement must be certified by an officer as designated in § 11.114 .(c) A superintendent or other bonded officer designated by the Secretary of the Interior to receive funds under the provision of Pub. L. No. 373 , 72d Congress, may make application for an incompetent adult or minor Indian who is a recognized ward of the Government. The application must be accompanied by a certification from the superintendent or other bonded officer showing:(1) That the said beneficiary is a ward of the Government;(2) that no guardian or other fiduciary has been appointed;(3) that the officer making application has been designated by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with Pub. L. No. 373 , 72d Congress;(4) that he is properly bonded; and(5) that he will receive, handle, and account for such benefits in accordance with existing law and regulations of the Department of Interior.(d) A manager of a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital, or a manager or superintendent of a contract hospital or State institution where the veteran is a patient may make application as custodian for the veteran. Such application must be made with the approval of the regional chief attorney.19 FR 5087, Aug. 12, 1954