((a)) ** Application procedure** An application for protection under this subchapter shall—
((1)) be in writing and signed by the insured, the insured’s legal representative, or the insured’s beneficiary, as the case may be;
((2)) identify the policy and the insurer; and
((3)) include an acknowledgement that the insured’s rights under the policy are subject to and modified by the provisions of this subchapter.
((b)) ** Additional requirements** The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may require additional information from the applicant, the insured and the insurer to determine if the policy is entitled to protection under this subchapter.
((c)) ** Notice to the Secretary by the insurer** Upon receipt of the application of the insured, the insurer shall furnish a report concerning the policy to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs as required by regulations prescribed by the Secretary.
((d)) ** Policy modification** Upon application for protection under this subchapter, the insured and the insurer shall have constructively agreed to any policy modification necessary to give this title full force and effect.