The Department of Veterans Affairs shall act as the agent of any veteran, National Guard or Reserve member, and any dependent of a veteran or member of the state having a claim against the United States arising from or connected with service in the armed forces. The department shall prosecute the claim without charge.
S.D. Codified Laws § 33A-1-13
Representation of veterans
Source: SL 1944 (SS), ch 3, § 5; SL 1947, ch 184; SDC Supp 1960, § 41.0405 (1); SDCL § 33-16-14; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex
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