Employees of the S. D. Department of Veterans' Affairs accredited with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall act as agents of any veteran of the state or any eligible dependent or survivor having a claim against the United States arising from military service. Veterans' services field representatives shall conduct continuous training of county veterans' service officers. Veterans' services field representatives may certify eligibility requirements for claims against the state for burial benefits and headstone placements.
S.D. Admin. R. 50:03:02:03
General Authority: SDCL 33A-1-8.
Law Implemented: SDCL 33A-1-13, 33A-1-15, 33A-1-16, 33A-2-4, 33A-5-2, 33A-5-4.