Pub. L. 85-56, tit. XXIII, pt. B, sec. 2314
claims for pension filed within one year of death
claims for pension filed within one year of death Sec. 2314. A claim for death pension filed on or after the effective date of this Act and within one year from the date of the death of the veteran occurring before the effective date of this Act shall be adjudicated under this Act and the laws in effect on the day before such effective date. If entitlement is established, pension will be Said under such laws for the appropriate period before the effective ate of this Act and under this Act thereafter.