Scope and Purpose

(1) Scope and Purpose. 108 CMR, and any directives promulgated pursuant to them, by the Department of Veterans’ Services govern its operations, including its relations with the local departments of veterans’ services. The purpose of 108 CMR is to ensure the proper administration of public assistance under M.G.L. c. 115, and all other benefits to veterans and their dependents. (2) Severability. If any provision of 108 CMR or its application is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or their application.