§9A-4-1. Purpose
(a) The Legislature finds that West Virginia veterans represent a strong and productive part of the workforce of this state. They are frequently disadvantaged in their pursuit of civilian employment as a result of military service and delayed entry into the civilian labor market. It is, therefore, in the public interest and welfare that veterans […]
§9A-4-2. Definitions
(a) "Eligible veteran" means a person who: (1) Served on active duty and was discharged or released from active duty with an honorable discharge or because of a service connected disability;
§9A-1-12. Legal Assistance
The Attorney General of the state and his or her assistants, and the prosecuting attorneys of the various counties, shall render to the Veterans' Council or secretary, such legal services as may be required in the discharge of the provisions of this article.
§9A-1-16. West Virginia Veterans Service Decoration; West Virginia Service Cross
(a) A West Virginia veterans service decoration may be awarded to any resident of West Virginia who served in any of the federally recognized military services for a period at a time during which there was armed conflict. (b) A West Virginia Service Cross and ribbon bar, along with a certificate signed by the Governor, […]
§9A-2-1. State Homes for Veterans
(a) In consultation with the Governor and other appropriate state agencies, the Division Of Veterans” Affairs shall establish and maintain a home for qualified veterans. The home in Barboursville shall be designated as the sole veterans home of its type in the state. As used in this article the term “qualified veteran” means a veteran […]
§9A-2-2. Funds Collected From the Federal Government; Others Sources; Use of Funds
The division of veterans' affairs is hereby authorized and directed to receive moneys from the federal government, any agency thereof, from state appropriations, from resident contributions or from any other appropriate source, for the purpose of maintaining the state veterans' home at Barboursville, which purpose shall include, but not limited to, expenditures for improvement and […]
§9A-2-3. Powers of Division of Veterans' Affairs
The division of veterans' affairs is authorized and empowered to establish rules and regulations providing for the tenure, treatment, eligibility and discharge of eligible veterans at the veterans' home. The rules shall be promulgated to ensure that the division, in carrying out its duties, shall comply with all federal requirements imposed on such a facility. […]
§9A-1-6. Oaths
The members of the Veterans' Council, the secretary and the officers of the department shall take and subscribe to the oath prescribed by article four, section five of the state Constitution before entering on their duties. Their oaths shall be filed with the Secretary of State.
§9A-1-7. Definitions
(a) The word, "veterans," shall be construed to mean any person who shall have served in the Armed Forces of the United States as defined in section one of this article. (b) The term, "federal agency," shall mean any agency, department or bureau created and established by the act of Congress, or executive order of […]
§9A-1-8. Offices
(a) The offices of the secretary shall be located at the state capitol or other place provided in the capital city. The secretary shall keep his or her offices open at all reasonable times for the transaction of business. (b) The offices and meeting place of the Veterans' Council shall be in the offices of […]