§ 37-28-08 — Duty of adjutant general - Finality of decisions - Questions of residence subject to court review

subject to court review.
The adjutant general shall administer this chapter. The adjutant general shall prepare and
distribute application blanks and investigate all claims and applications filed. If the adjutant
general is satisfied of the proof of a claim and application, the adjutant general shall approve
and direct payment of the claim. The adjutant general may adopt any rules necessary to the
efficient administration of this chapter. The necessary books, papers, records, cases, and
equipment used in the administration of this chapter become a part of the permanent records of
the office of the adjutant general. The adjutant general may determine any claim in any case if
doubt arises as to the eligibility of an applicant to receive payment and the decision of the
adjutant general in such case is final, except on questions of residence which are subject to
review by a court of competent jurisdiction. The adjutant general shall authorize payment for
prisoners of war upon their release and return.