§31-6-10. Application for benefits; determination and certification of eligibility.

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All applications for benefits accruing under this chapter must be made to the State Department of Veterans' Affairs. The State Service Commissioner, or any official of the department designated by him, is hereby charged with the responsibility and duty of determining the eligibility of each applicant for the benefits under this chapter; provided, however, that such determination of eligibility shall be based upon the findings of the United States Veterans' Administration in addition to other proofs and records required under this chapter. The State Service Commissioner shall cause the State Department of Veterans' Affairs to issue a certificate of eligibility and entitlement in behalf of each applicant who may be determined by him to be entitled to the benefits.

(Acts 1951, No. 47, p. 259, §6; Acts 1957, No. 617, p. 883, §5.)

                    
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