§ 30-17.1-4. Veterans’ claims assistance.
Upon request, the director of veterans’ affairs, or his or her designee, shall, in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs of the United States, prepare and present all veterans’ pension and compensation claims qualifying under the provisions of § 42-12-5. The office of veterans’ affairs shall render this assistance without charge to the claimant for the assistance.
History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 4; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 4, § 16.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense
Chapter 30-17.1 - Veterans’ Affairs
Section 30-17.1-1. - Appropriations.
Section 30-17.1-2. - Powers of office of veterans’ affairs.
Section 30-17.1-3. - Oath of officials — Bonds.
Section 30-17.1-4. - Veterans’ claims assistance.
Section 30-17.1-5. - Requiring veteran to enter home.
Section 30-17.1-7. - Annual report to general assembly.
Section 30-17.1-8. - Legislative findings.
Section 30-17.1-9. - Definitions.
Section 30-17.1-10. - Veterans’ services strategic plan advisory committee established.
Section 30-17.1-11. - The duties of the committee.
Section 30-17.1-12. - Meeting and reporting requirements for the advisory committee.
Section 30-17.1-13. - Veterans’ “pocket guide” and online resource application.