Section 971.  


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  • (a) The county veteran service officer shall assist every veteran of any war of the United States and the dependents of every deceased veteran in presenting and pursuing any claim the veteran may have against the United States and in establishing the veteran's right to any privilege, preference, care, or compensation provided for by the laws of the United States or of this state.

    (b) The county veteran service officer shall present and pursue claims against the United States referred by any public agency pursuant to Section 721.

(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1424, Sec. 2.)