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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 35.01.01.01" title_num="35" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="01" heading="Purpose.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The purpose of this title is to define a veteran who is a Maryland resident, and may be entitled to aid:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>From the United States government, pursuant to federal law for the benefit of veterans and their dependents;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>In preparing and presenting their claims to the proper federal authorities and agencies; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>In securing and expediting action on those claims.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In addition, the definitions contained in this subtitle assist in the determination of eligibility for burial in one of Maryland's veterans' cemeteries, admission to Charlotte Hall Veterans' home, as well as other benefits offered to veterans who are Maryland residents.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>