persons heretofore having a compensable status Sec. 352. The death and disability benefits of parts 1) and E shall, notwithstanding the service requirements of such parts, be granted to persons heretofore recognized by law as having a compensable status, including persons whose claims are based on war or peacetime service rendered before April 21, 1898.
Pub. L. 85-56, tit. III, pt. F, sec. 352: persons heretofore having a compensable status | Justis AI