Section 2
SEC. 2. In case of death of a veteran pensioner, or an applicant for a pension to which he is entitled, the accrued and uncollected pensions up to the date of his death shall be paid to the widow, or in default thereof, to his lawful heirs. Where there are no lawful heirs, the payment of the pension in arrears shall not be authorized except such part thereof as may be necessary for the payment or refund to the party concerned of the expenses for burial and last illness of the deceased.