Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 770 - Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
Chapter 15 - Claims and Benefits Division Program
Subchapter 5 - Emergency Financial Assistance
Section 770:15-5-1 - Eligibility for financial assistance

(a) To be eligible for emergency financial assistance through the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, a veteran must be honorably discharged and otherwise meet the following, pursuant to 72 O.S. § 67.13:

(b) Other than death cases, a medical statement showing the veteran's inability to work is required for payment of emergency aid. No medical statement is required for emergencies involving disasters such as fire, flood or storm damage to the home.

(c) The spouse or surviving spouse of an eligible veteran may also be eligible for emergency financial assistance. The spouse or surviving spouse must have one (1) year residence in the State of Oklahoma prior to date of application for emergency aid.