Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

38 U.S.C. § 2305

Persons eligible under prior law

The death of any person who had a status which would, under the laws in effect on , afford entitlement to the burial benefits and other benefits provided for in this chapter, but who did not meet the service requirements contained in this chapter, shall afford entitlement to such benefits, notwithstanding the failure of such person to meet such service requirements.

Pub. L. 85–85772 Stat. 1170 Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a)105 Stat. 406 (, , , § 905; renumbered § 2305, , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 102–83section 905 of this title1991— renumbered as this section.