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title: O.C.G.A. § 29-7-3. Requirement of secretary that guardian be appointed.
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# O.C.G.A. § 29-7-3. Requirement of secretary that guardian be appointed.

Whenever, pursuant to any law of the United States or regulation of the department, the secretary requires, prior to payment of benefits, that a VA guardian be appointed for a ward, the appointment shall be made in the manner provided in this chapter.

## History

Code 1981, § 29-7-3, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.