KRS 40.480: Discretionary hearing.

No claimant shall be entitled to an oral hearing as a matter of right, but the adjutant

general may in his discretion order a hearing in any case presenting unusual

circumstances, or where it appears that documentary evidence of any material fact cannot

reasonably be obtained, or where the claim cannot otherwise adequately be determined. If

a hearing is ordered, it shall be conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B. The

adjutant general may investigate any matter which in his judgment is not adequately

proven, or which shows or raises an inference of fraud, and may require submission of

supplementary proof.