West Virginia Code § 44-15-5

Evidence of necessity for appointment of guardian or committee of
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mentally incompetent ward.
Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian or committee of a mentally
incompetent ward, a certificate setting forth the fact that such person has been rated
incompetent by an examining board employed or convened by the government of the United
States, on examination in accordance with the laws and regulations governieng such bureau
or agency of government from which payments are to be made, and that the appointment of
a guardian is a condition precedent to the payment of any moneys due rsuch person, shall be
prima facie evidence of the necessity for such appointment.

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