Okla. Admin. Code § 770:15-5-1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 770:15-5-1 - Eligibility for financial assistance

(a) To be eligible for emergency financial assistance through the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, a veteran must be honorably discharged and otherwise meet the following, pursuant to 72 O.S. § 67.13:

(1) Meet the definition of a Veteran as defined in 72 O.S. § 2.

(2) Have one (1) year residence in the State of Oklahoma immediately prior to date of application for emergency aid.

(b) Other than death cases, a medical statement showing the veteran's inability to work is required for payment of emergency aid. No medical statement is required for emergencies involving disasters such as fire, flood or storm damage to the home.

(c) The spouse or surviving spouse of an eligible veteran may also be eligible for emergency financial assistance. The spouse or surviving spouse must have one (1) year residence in the State of Oklahoma prior to date of application for emergency aid.

Okla. Admin. Code § 770:15-5-1

Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1486, eff 6-27-13

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 32, Issue 24, September 1, 2015, eff. 9/11/2015