38 CFR 13.61 : Pensions, Bonuses, And Veterans' Relief (§ 0.600 To Parts 201-299) — (§ 0.600 To § 17.3130) — Department Of Veterans Affairs (§ 0.600 To § 17.3130) — Veterans Benefits Administration, Fiduciary Activities (§ 13.1 To § 13.111) — Payment to the chief officer of institution.

The Veterans Service Center Manager may authorize the payment of all or part of the pension, compensation or emergency officers' retirement pay payable in behalf of a veteran rated incompetent by the Department of Veterans Affairs to the chief officer of the institution wherein the veteran is being furnished hospital treatment or institutional, nursing or domiciliary care, for the veteran's use and benefit, when the Veterans Service Center Manager has determined such payment (called an institutional award) will adequately provide for the needs of the veteran and obviate need for appointment of another type of fiduciary.