Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
1.1. Scope. -- These regulations establish the general rules, regulations and procedures of the Division of Veterans Affairs and all its sub-elements.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code '9A-1-10.1.3. Filing Date. -- February 20, 1992.1.4. Effective Date. -- March 22, 1992.1.5. All veterans who have served in the armed forces of the Unites States -- in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard -- as defined by the United States, and whose separation therefrom has been other than dishonorable, and their widows, dependents or orphans who are, or have become, citizens and residents of this state, shall be entitled to and shall receive, the aid, assistance, counsel, and advice of this division with respect to their rights and interests under the laws of the United States, this state, or any other state, as provided by Chapter 9-A, 109, Code of West Virginia.1.6. There shall not be any distinction between persons of any race, creed, color, sex, or political affiliation, in the administration of this law and these rules and regulations.1.7. No member of this division shall engage in the practice of law in connection with any claim. The Director shall call upon the State Attorney General, or the respective County Prosecuting Attorney, for such legal services as may be required to effect the purpose of this law.1.8. The Director, the Veterans Affairs Chief, and such assistants as may be designated by the Director, who are full-time employees of this agency, shall have the right to be appointed by any veteran, spouse of veteran and survivors, as defined by Article 9A-1-1, to act as the claimants representative under the terms and conditions required by the laws of the United States, the rules of any federal agency, the laws of this state, or any other state, in connection with the claim, or claims filed by such persons.