For the purposes of this subchapter—
The term “insurance” means National Service Life Insurance.
The terms “widow” or “widower” mean a person who was the lawful spouse of the insured at the maturity of the insurance.
The term “child” means a legitimate child, an adopted child, and, if designated as beneficiary by the insured, a stepchild or an illegitimate child.
The terms “parent”, “father”, and “mother” mean a father, mother, father through adoption, mother through adoption, persons who have stood in loco parentis to a member of the military or naval forces at any time before entry into active service for a period of not less than one year, and a stepparent, if designated as beneficiary by the insured.
Pub. L. 85–85772 Stat. 1148Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a)105 Stat. 406(, , , § 701; renumbered § 1901, , , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
section 3901 of this titlePrior section 1901 was renumbered .
Pub. L. 85–85772 Stat. 1215Pub. L. 90–77, title II, § 204(a)81 Stat. 184Pub. L. 91–666Another prior section 1901, , , , as amended by , , , related to veterans eligible for assistance, prior to the general revision of chapter 39 of this title by . See sections 3901 and 3902 of this title.
Amendments
Pub. L. 102–83section 701 of this title1991— renumbered as this section.