Section 33-16-26 - Duties of county veterans' service officer--Supervision by state division.

33-16-26. Duties of county veterans' service officer--Supervision by state division. Each county veterans' service officer shall provide, within the county or counties employing the officer, local contact between fieldmen of the State Division of Veterans Affairs and persons in the armed service or those discharged from such service, and the dependents of such persons. The county veteran's service officer shall aid or assist volunteer service officers in securing evidence and perfecting claims; advise those in the armed service and veterans or their dependents of benefits available to them; and aid them in completing required forms and complying with regulations. The county veteran's service officer works under the supervision and direction of the State Division of Veterans Affairs.

Source: SL 1945, ch 183, § 1; SL 1949, ch 156; SL 1953, ch 218, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 41.0412; SL 1968, ch 161; SL 2007, ch 187, § 158.