S.D. Admin. R. 50:04:03:05
A bonus application pursuant to the provisions of SDCL 33A-2-17 that is based on service of a deceased serviceman who died while serving on active duty shall be accompanied by a copy of the original official notification of death by the government of the United States or, in the case of the veteran's death after separation from active duty, verification from the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs that the veteran's death was due to injuries suffered or illness incurred in military service. Such prior determination by the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs is conclusive and may not be challenged.
A bonus application by a surviving spouse of a deceased veteran shall be accompanied by a copy of the original marriage certificate or license granted to the veteran and the spouse.
A bonus application by or on behalf of a child or children of a deceased veteran shall be accompanied by a copy of the original birth certificate for each child, or children of the veteran who are applying, or by a copy of the original court order for the legal adoption of any adopted child or children.
A bonus application by a parent of a deceased veteran shall be accompanied by copies of official birth and death documents. In the case of an adoptive parent, a copy of the order of adoption may be furnished in lieu of a birth certificate. If application is made by a foster mother or foster father, the applicant shall furnish, by the applicant's own affidavit and the affidavits of two disinterested persons, facts showing existence of a relationship of foster parent and child between the applicant and the veteran. Proof of death of the deceased veteran also shall be furnished by foster parent applicants.
S.D. Admin. R. 50:04:03:05
General Authority: SDCL 33A-2-25.
Law Implemented: SDCL 33A-2-13, 33A-2-24, 33A-2-24.