Pub. L. 85-857, tit. 38, pt. II, ch. 11, subch. VI, sec. 352
Persons heretofore having a compensable status
§ 352. Persons heretofore having a compensable statusThe death and disability benefits of this chapter shall, notwithstanding the service requirements thereof, 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.