38 CFR § 6.19 - Evidence to establish death of the insured.

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title: "38 CFR § 6.19 - Evidence to establish death of the insured."
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title_name: "Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief"
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# 6.19 Evidence to establish death of the insured.

Whenever a claim is filed on account of the death of a person insured under yearly renewable term insurance or United States Government life insurance, the proof of death shall be established in accordance with the provisions of Part 3 of this chapter.

[26 FR 1856, Mar. 3, 1961. Redesignated and amended at 61 FR 29025, June 7, 1996]