(a)(1), and the Secretary may not otherwise waive premiums for such insurance policies. (e) Beneficiaries (1) A veteran who enrolls in the insurance program under subsection (a)(1) may designate a beneficiary of the life insurance policy. (2) If a veteran enrolled in the insurance program under subsection (a)(1) does not designate a beneficiary under paragraph (1) before the veteran dies, or if a designated beneficiary predeceases the veteran, the Secretary shall determine the beneficiary in the following order: (A) The surviving spouse of the veteran. (B) The children of the veteran and descendants of deceased children by representation. (C) The parents of the veteran or the survivors of the parents. (D) The duly appointed executor or administrator of the estate of the veteran. (E) Other next of kin of the veteran entitled under the laws of domicile of the veteran at the time of the death of the veteran. (f) Claims (1) If the deceased veteran designated a beneficiary under subsection (e)(1)— (A) the designated beneficiary is the only person who may file a claim for payment under subsection (g) during the one-year period beginning on the date of the death of the veteran