Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 690 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN'S SERVICES
Here is a summary of the Department 690 – RULES OF THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICE, as included in the Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia:
Department 690 – Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS)
Mission:
The GDVS is responsible for providing a wide range of services to Georgia’s military veterans and their families, including claims assistance, long-term care, education benefits, and memorial services.
Core Regulatory Areas
As of the most recent compilation, the department’s administrative rules are relatively limited in scope and primarily pertain to:
690-1: Administrative Functions and Duties
Purpose: Establishes the duties, powers, and responsibilities of the Department.
Key provisions:
Maintains liaison with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Assists veterans and their dependents in filing claims and securing benefits.
Operates Georgia’s state veterans nursing homes and cemeteries.
Manages veteran outreach and education programs.
Coordinates with state and federal agencies on veteran-related services.
690-2: State Veterans Homes
Focus: Policies for admission, residency, and operations of Georgia’s state-run veterans homes (e.g., in Milledgeville and Augusta).
Rules include:
Eligibility criteria for veterans and spouses.
Admission application procedures.
Resident rights and responsibilities.
Discharge and appeals process.
690-3: Georgia State Veterans Cemeteries
Applies to: Veterans cemeteries such as those in Glennville and Milledgeville.
Rules cover:
Eligibility for burial (veterans, spouses, dependents).
Documentation required for interment.
Guidelines for plot allocation, headstones, and memorial services.
Cemetery maintenance and visitor policies.
General Notes:
The department does not set benefits policy; instead, it facilitates access to federal and state entitlements.
The rules emphasize administrative procedures and service eligibility, rather than regulatory enforcement or licensing frameworks seen in other departments.
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