SECTION 770:15-1-1. Purpose

  The purpose of this Chapter is to:

(1)   Effect new policy and procedure in the Claims Office as it pertains to the Hospital Officers and Veterans Service Officers regarding claims work, and set forth a basic guide for the Claims and Hospital Officers to observe in the performance of their duties.

(2)   Establish a clear-cut policy for the Veterans Service Officers and other personnel to follow when there is a tornado, flood or other disaster where this department may render financial or other assistance.

(3)   Clarify the question of eligibility requirements for a veteran to receive a free hunting and fishing license.

(4)   Set forth the basic policy on securing documents to support a veterans claim with the Veterans Administration.

(5)   Promulgate the rules and procedures of the Oklahoma Veterans Commission under the authority of 72 O.S§67.13 for administering the emergency financial aid program by the Department of Veterans Affairs and establish a policy on minimum amount of time and type of discharges from the military service.

[Source: Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1485, eff 6-27-13; Amended at 32 Ok Reg 2318, eff 9-11-15]