((a)) ** Determination** The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall determine whether a policy is entitled to protection under this subchapter and shall notify the insured and the insurer of that determination.

((b)) ** Lapse protection** A policy that the Secretary determines is entitled to protection under this subchapter shall not lapse or otherwise terminate or be forfeited for the nonpayment of a premium, or interest or indebtedness on a premium, after the date on which the application for protection is received by the Secretary.

((c)) ** Time application** The protection provided by this subchapter applies during the insured’s period of military service and for a period of two years thereafter.