U.S. Code > Title 38 > Part III > Chapter 35 > Subchapter VI – Miscellaneous Provisions
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| § 3561 | Authority and duties of Secretary |
| § 3562 | Nonduplication of benefits |
| § 3563 | Notification of eligibility |
| § 3564 | Annual adjustment of amounts of educational assistance |
Terms Used In U.S. Code > Title 38 > Part III > Chapter 35 > Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous Provisions
- Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1
- State: means a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any other territory or possession of the United States. See 1 USC 7