Code of Maryland Regulations Title 35 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES
Here’s an overview of COMAR Title 35 (Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families):
📘 Title 35 – Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families
📑 Subtitles & Chapters
Subtitle 01 – General
Covers definitions, purpose, and residency requirements.
Example: Section 35.01.01.04 defines "legal residence" within Maryland for benefit eligibility, listing required documentation such as Maryland voter registration, tax returns, property tax bills, and hospital records (regulations.justia.com).
Subtitle 02 – Veterans’ Benefits
Governs how the Department assists veterans and dependents in filing and advancing claims with federal agencies.
Example: Section 35.02.01.01 establishes the "Veterans Claims Service" to help veterans prepare and present claims to federal authorities (regulations.justia.com).
**Subtitle 03 – Veterans Cemeteries**
Regulates state veterans’ cemeteries, eligibility, and interment services.
(Details not retrieved in this search, but likely similar structure.)
Subtitle 04 – Charlotte Hall Veterans’ Home
Establishes criteria for admission, such as Maryland residency, discharge status, proof of honorable service, age/disability, and ability to establish ties (regulations.justia.com, veterans.maryland.gov, law.cornell.edu).
**Subtitle 05 – Maryland Veterans Trust Fund**
Administers the state trust fund benefiting veterans.
(Details not in search results.)
Subtitle 06 – Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program
Provides guidance on support animals for veterans.
(Details not in search results.)
🔍 Key Sections Highlighted
Residency & Definitions (Subtitle 01)
Establishes "legal residence" criteria using tax, voting, and property evidence (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
Veterans Claims Service (Subtitle 02)
Defines the Department's mission to help veterans navigate federal benefit systems (regulations.justia.com, en.wikipedia.org).
Charlotte Hall Admissions (Subtitle 04)
Specifies proof required—veteran status, residency, documents like DD 214, and right to appeal admissions decisions (law.cornell.edu).
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