The Department shall:
(1) help veterans and their dependents to receive promptly and regularly all of the benefits to which veterans or dependents are entitled under federal law;
(2) help veterans and their dependents in:
(i) preparing, in proper form, claims for benefits;
(ii) presenting the claims to the appropriate governmental unit;
(iii) trying to prevent and to relieve congestion in the processing of the claims; and
(iv) obtaining and expediting action on the claims; and
(3) on request, provide a veteran with a document certifying veteran status.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies
Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs
Section 9-902 - Department of Veterans Affairs
Section 9-904 - Veterans' Service Centers
Section 9-906 - State Veterans' Cemeteries
Section 9-907 - Registry of Graves
Section 9-908 - Veterans' Memorials and Monuments Program
Section 9-909 - "Home" Defined
Section 9-910 - Management of Home
Section 9-911 - Residence in Home
Section 9-912.1 - Charlotte Hall Veterans Homes -- Gifts and Grants
Section 9-912.2 - Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Fund
Section 9-913 - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund
Section 9-914 - Board of Trustees of Trust
Section 9-914.1 - Board of Trustees of Trust -- Meetings; Quorum; Compensation; Staff
Section 9-914.2 - Board of Trustees of Trust -- Powers and Duties
Section 9-914.3 - Board of Trustees of Trust -- Administration of Trust Money