§ 3.1713 Eligibility based on status before 1958.
When any person dies who had a status under any law in effect on December 31, 1957, that afforded entitlement to burial benefits, burial benefits will be paid, if otherwise in order, even though such status does not meet the service requirements of 38 U.S.C. chapter 23.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 2305)