Cal. Code Regs. tit. 12, § 461 – Persons Eligible for Burial.

(a) In determining which persons are eligible for burial in a state veterans cemetery, the Division of Veterans Services (Division) shall use the eligibility requirements specified in Title 38 Code of Federal Regulations § 38.620 “Persons Eligible for Burial” (Federal Register, Volume 70, Number 19 effective January 31, 2005), which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
(b) The Division of Veterans Services, or its designee, shall review and determine the eligibility of persons seeking burial in a state veterans cemetery. Any person requesting burial of an applicant in a state veterans cemetery shall submit an “Eligibility for Burial Benefits Determination” application (VSD-002, dated June 2016), which is hereby incorporated in its entirety, and supporting documentation as required by VSD-002 to enable the Division to determine the applicant and dependent eligibility.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1455, Military and Veterans Code. Reference: Sections 1400, 1410 and 1455, Military and Veterans Code.

1. New section filed 9-19-2005; operative 10-19-2005 (Register 2005, No. 38).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-30-2016; operative 8-30-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 36).