§1913 — Title 38 Veterans' Benefits | U.S. Code

Summary

If premiums weren’t waived only because the insured died before six months of total disability, and the beneficiary files proof the Secretary accepts with the Department within one year after the insured’s death, the policy is treated as in force at the date of death and any unpaid premiums become a lien on the insurance proceeds. If the beneficiary is mentally incapable or a minor, that proof may be filed within one year after the legal disability is removed.

Title 38, §1913

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Whenever premiums are not waived under section 1912 of this title solely because the insured died prior to the continuance of total disability for six months, and proof of such facts, satisfactory to the Secretary, is filed by the beneficiary with the Department within one year after the insured’s death, the insurance shall be deemed to be in force at the date of the death, and the unpaid premiums shall become a lien against the proceeds of the insurance. If the beneficiary is insane or a minor, proof of such facts may be filed within one year after removal of such legal disability.

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1991—Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 713 of this title as this section. Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “1912” for “712”. Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”. Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3), (4), substituted “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration”. 1986—Pub. L. 99–576 substituted “the” for “his” in three places.

§1913 Death before six months’ total disability

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Title 38, §1913

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