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Code · CFR · Title 38 — Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief · Part 21 · § 21.5745

§ 21.5745. Period of entitlement.

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(a)Veterans. The period of entitlement of a veteran expires on the first day following ten years from the date the veteran retires or is discharged or otherwise separated from active duty. (Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2148; Pub. L. 96-342)
(b)Spouses, surviving spouses, and dependent children. If the veteran's or servicemember's entitlement is transferred, the period of entitlement of the spouse, surviving spouse, or dependent child expires 10 years from---
(1)The date the veteran retires, is discharged or otherwise separated from active duty, or
(2)If the servicemember dies on active duty, the date of the servicemember's death. (Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2148)
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