Michigan Laws 35.1025 – Veteran or combat veteran deceased or listed missing in action, or veteran deceased from service-connected causes after payment of bonus; rights of beneficiary
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(1) If the veteran or combat veteran is deceased, or is listed as missing in action, the beneficiary shall be entitled to receive a bonus and may make application to the adjutant general of this state for the respective service bonus the deceased veteran or combat veteran would have been entitled to under this act.
(2) If a veteran is deceased from service-connected causes after payment of a bonus under this act, the beneficiary shall be entitled to receive the difference between the amount which had been received by the veteran and the sum of $450.00.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 35.1025
- Adjutant general: means the adjutant general of this state. See Michigan Laws 35.1022
- Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
- Combat veteran: means a veteran listed as missing in action, or a veteran eligible to wear the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal if eligibility for the award occurred during the period of service. See Michigan Laws 35.1022
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
- Veteran: means an individual who meets both of the following:
(i) Is a veteran as defined in section 1 of 1965 PA 190, MCL 35. See Michigan Laws 35.1022