§ 1114. Rates of wartime disability compensation

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1958

   Pub. L. 85–857 · 72 Stat. 1105

   Enacted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114

   Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1120, § 314

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1120, § 314

2. 1958

   Pub. L. 85–782 § 2 · 72 Stat. 936

   Added · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

   Pub. L. 85–782 added subsec. (r)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 85–782 added subsec. (r).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 2. Effective as of January 1, 1959, section 314 of title 38 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: “(r) If any veteran, otherwise entitled to the compensation authorized under subsection (o), or the maximum rate authorized under subsection (p), is in need of regular aid and attendance, he shall be paid, in addition to such compensation, a monthly aid and attendance allowance at the rate of $150 per month for all periods during which he is not hospitalized at Government expense. For the purposes of section 334 of this title, such allowance shall be considered as additional compensation payable for disability.”

3. 1960

   Pub. L. 86–663 § 1 · 74 Stat. 528

   Added · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

   Pub. L. 86–663 added subsec. (s)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 86–663 added subsec. (s).

4. 1962

   Pub. L. 87–645 § 1(a)(1) · 76 Stat. 441

   Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)(p)

   Pub. L. 87–645, § 1(a)(1)–(14), increased monthly compensation in subsec. (a) from $19 to $20, subsec. (b) from $36 to $38, subsec. (c) from $55 to $58, subsec. (d) from $73 to $77, subsec. (e) from $100 to $107, subsec. (f) from $120 to $128, subsec. (g) from $140 to $149, subsec. (h) from $160 to $170, subsec. (i) from $179 to $191, subsec. (j) from $225 to $250, subsec. (k) from $450 to $525, subsec. (l) from $309 to $340, subsec. (m) from $359 to $390, subsec. (n) from $401 to $440, and subsec. (o) and (p) from $450 to $525

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsecs. (a) to (p). Pub. L. 87–645, § 1(a)(1)–(14), increased monthly compensation in subsec. (a) from $19 to $20, subsec. (b) from $36 to $38, subsec. (c) from $55 to $58, subsec. (d) from $73 to $77, subsec. (e) from $100 to $107, subsec. (f) from $120 to $128, subsec. (g) from $140 to $149, subsec. (h) from $160 to $170, subsec. (i) from $179 to $191, subsec. (j) from $225 to $250, subsec. (k) from $450 to $525, subsec. (l) from $309 to $340, subsec. (m) from $359 to $390, subsec. (n) from $401 to $440, and subsec. (o) and (p) from $450 to $525.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) by striking out “$19” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$20”;

5. 1962

   Pub. L. 87–645 · 76 Stat. 441

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

   Pub. L. 87–645, §§ 1(a)(15), 2(a), increased monthly compensation from $150 to $200, and substituted “, subject to the limitations of section 3203(f) of this title” for “for all periods during which he is not hospitalized at Government expense”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 87–645, §§ 1(a)(15), 2(a), increased monthly compensation from $150 to $200, and substituted “, subject to the limitations of section 3203(f) of this title” for “for all periods during which he is not hospitalized at Government expense”.

6. 1962

   Pub. L. 87–645 § 1(a)(16) · 76 Stat. 441

   Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

   Pub. L. 87–645, § 1(a)(16), increased monthly compensation from $265 to $290

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 87–645, § 1(a)(16), increased monthly compensation from $265 to $290.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) by striking out “$19” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$20”;

7. 1963

   Pub. L. 88–22 § 1 · 77 Stat. 18

   Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

   Pub. L. 88–22 provided increased compensation for veterans suffering complete organic aphonia with constant inability to communicate by speech

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 88–22 provided increased compensation for veterans suffering complete organic aphonia with constant inability to communicate by speech.

8. 1963

   Pub. L. 88–20 § 1 · 77 Stat. 17

   Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

   Pub. L. 88–20 provided increased compensation for veterans suffering deafness of both ears, having absence of air and bone conduction

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 88–20 provided increased compensation for veterans suffering deafness of both ears, having absence of air and bone conduction.

9. 1965

   Pub. L. 89–311 § 1(a)(1) · 79 Stat. 1154

   Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)(m)

   Pub. L. 89–311, § 1(a)(1)–(14), increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $20 to $21, subsec. (b) from $38 to $40, subsec. (c) from $58 to $60, subsec. (d) from $77 to $82, subsec. (e) from $107 to $113, subsec. (f) from $128 to $136, subsec. (g) from $149 to $161, subsec. (h) from $170 to $186, subsec. (i) from $191 to $209, subsec. (j) from $250 to $300, subsec. (k) from $525 to $600, subsec. (l) from $340 to $400, subsec. (m) from $390 to $450, and subsec. (n) from $440 to $525

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsecs. (a) to (m). Pub. L. 89–311, § 1(a)(1)–(14), increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $20 to $21, subsec. (b) from $38 to $40, subsec. (c) from $58 to $60, subsec. (d) from $77 to $82, subsec. (e) from $107 to $113, subsec. (f) from $128 to $136, subsec. (g) from $149 to $161, subsec. (h) from $170 to $186, subsec. (i) from $191 to $209, subsec. (j) from $250 to $300, subsec. (k) from $525 to $600, subsec. (l) from $340 to $400, subsec. (m) from $390 to $450, and subsec. (n) from $440 to $525.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) by striking out “$20” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$21”;

10. 1965

    Pub. L. 89–311 · 79 Stat. 1154

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

    Pub. L. 89–311, §§ 1(a)(11), 3(d), increased compensation from $525 to $600 and relaxed requirement of total deafness by requiring only bilateral deafness (if the hearing impairment in either one or both ears is service connected) rated at 60 per centum or more disabling

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (o). Pub. L. 89–311, §§ 1(a)(11), 3(d), increased compensation from $525 to $600 and relaxed requirement of total deafness by requiring only bilateral deafness (if the hearing impairment in either one or both ears is service connected) rated at 60 per centum or more disabling.

11. 1965

    Pub. L. 89–311 § 3(e) · 79 Stat. 1154

    Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

    Pub. L. 89–311, § 3(e), increased from $525 to $600 the allowable maximum rates when service-connected disabilities exceed the requirements for any of the prescribed rates and inserted specific reference to an increase to the next higher rate in the case of service-connected blindness and bilateral deafness and an increase to the next intermediate rate in the case of service-connected total deafness in one ear

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (p). Pub. L. 89–311, § 3(e), increased from $525 to $600 the allowable maximum rates when service-connected disabilities exceed the requirements for any of the prescribed rates and inserted specific reference to an increase to the next higher rate in the case of service-connected blindness and bilateral deafness and an increase to the next intermediate rate in the case of service-connected total deafness in one ear.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (e) Section 314(p) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by deleting “$525; and” and substituting therefor the following: “$600. In the event the veteran has suffered service-connected blindness with 5/200 visual acuity or less and (1) has also suffered bilateral deafness (and the hearing impairment in either one or both ears is service connected) rated at. no less than 40 per centum disabling, the Adminis-trator shall allow the next higher rate, or (2) has also suffered service-connected total deafness in one ear, the Administrator shall allow the next intermediate rate, but in no event in excess of $600;”.

12. 1965

    Pub. L. 89–311 § 1(a)(15) · 79 Stat. 1154

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

    Pub. L. 89–311, § 1(a)(15), substituted “$250” for “$200”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 89–311, § 1(a)(15), substituted “$250” for “$200”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$20” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$21”;

13. 1965

    Pub. L. 89–311 § 1(a)(16) · 79 Stat. 1154

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

    Pub. L. 89–311, § 1(a)(16), substituted “$350” for “$290”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 89–311, § 1(a)(16), substituted “$350” for “$290”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$20” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$21”;

14. 1967

    Veterans’ Pension and Readjustment Assistance Act of 1967

    Pub. L. 90–77 title IV § 401 · 81 Stat. 178

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

       Pub. L. 90–77 substituted “one or more creative organs” for “a creative organ”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

       Pub. L. 90–77 substituted “in the event the veteran has suffered one or more of the disabilities heretofore specified in this subsection” for “in the event of anatomical loss or loss of use of a creative organ, or one foot, or one hand, or both buttocks, or blindness of one eye, having only light perception, or has suffered complete organic aphonia with constant inability to communicate by speech, or deafness of both ears, having absence of air and bone conduction”

    3. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

       Pub. L. 90–77 inserted following “$47 per month” where initially appearing “for each such loss or loss of use”, reference to subsec. (s) of this section and limitation of compensation to $400 per month

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 90–77 substituted “one or more creative organs” for “a creative organ” and “in the event the veteran has suffered one or more of the disabilities heretofore specified in this subsection” for “in the event of anatomical loss or loss of use of a creative organ, or one foot, or one hand, or both buttocks, or blindness of one eye, having only light perception, or has suffered complete organic aphonia with constant inability to communicate by speech, or deafness of both ears, having absence of air and bone conduction” and inserted following “$47 per month” where initially appearing “for each such loss or loss of use”, reference to subsec. (s) of this section and limitation of compensation to $400 per month.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 401. statutory awards Section 314 (k) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “(k) if the veteran, as the result of service-connected disability, has suffered the anatomical loss or loss of use of one or more creative organs, or one foot, or one hand, or both buttocks, or blindness of one eye, having only light perception, or has suffered complete organic aphonia with constant inability to communicate by speech, or deafness or both ears, having absence of air and bone conduction, the rate of compensation therefor shall be $47 per month for each such loss or loss of use independent of any other compensation provided in subsections (a) through (j) or subsection (s) of this section but in no event to exceed $400 per month; and in the event the veteran has suffered one or more of the disabilities heretofore specified in this subsection, in addition to the requirement for any of the rates specified in subsections (1) through (n) of this section, the rate of compensation shall be increased by $47 per month for each such loss or loss of use, but in no event to exceed $600 per month;”.

15. 1968

    Pub. L. 90–493 § 1(a)(1) · 82 Stat. 808

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)(p)

    Pub. L. 90–493, § 1(a)(1)–(14), (17), increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $21 to $23, subsec. (b) from $40 to $43, subsec. (c) from $60 to $65, subsec. (d) from $82 to $89, subsec. (e) from $113 to $122, subsec. (f) from $136 to $147, subsec. (g) from $161 to $174, subsec. (h) from $186 to $201, subsec. (i) from $209 to $226, subsec. (j) from $300 to $400, subsec. (k) from $600 and $400 to $700 and $500, respectively, subsec. (l) from $400 to $500, subsec. (m) from $450 to $550, subsec. (n) from $525 to $625, subsec. (o) from $600 to $700, and subsec. (p) from $600 to $700

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (a) to (p). Pub. L. 90–493, § 1(a)(1)–(14), (17), increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $21 to $23, subsec. (b) from $40 to $43, subsec. (c) from $60 to $65, subsec. (d) from $82 to $89, subsec. (e) from $113 to $122, subsec. (f) from $136 to $147, subsec. (g) from $161 to $174, subsec. (h) from $186 to $201, subsec. (i) from $209 to $226, subsec. (j) from $300 to $400, subsec. (k) from $600 and $400 to $700 and $500, respectively, subsec. (l) from $400 to $500, subsec. (m) from $450 to $550, subsec. (n) from $525 to $625, subsec. (o) from $600 to $700, and subsec. (p) from $600 to $700.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$21” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$23”;

16. 1968

    Pub. L. 90–493 § 4(a) · 82 Stat. 808

    Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(q)

    Pub. L. 90–493, § 4(a), struck out provision that if the veteran is shown to have had a service-connected disability resulting from an active tuberculous disease, the monthly compensation shall be not less than $67, provided that, in the judgment of the Administrator, the disease has reached a condition of complete arrest

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (q). Pub. L. 90–493, § 4(a), struck out provision that if the veteran is shown to have had a service-connected disability resulting from an active tuberculous disease, the monthly compensation shall be not less than $67, provided that, in the judgment of the Administrator, the disease has reached a condition of complete arrest.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Section 314(q) and section 356 of title 38, United States Repeals. Code, are hereby repealed.

17. 1968

    Pub. L. 90–493 § 1(a)(15) · 82 Stat. 808

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r); 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

    Pub. L. 90–493, § 1(a)(15), (16), increased compensation in subsec. (r) from $250 to $300, and in subsec. (s) from $350 to $450

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (r), (s). Pub. L. 90–493, § 1(a)(15), (16), increased compensation in subsec. (r) from $250 to $300, and in subsec. (s) from $350 to $450.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$21” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$23”;

18. 1970

    Pub. L. 91–376 § 1(a) · 84 Stat. 787

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)(p)(r)(s)

    Pub. L. 91–376 increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $23 to $25, subsec. (b) from $43 to $46, subsec. (c) from $65 to $70, subsec. (d) from $89 to $96, subsec. (e) from $122 to $135, subsec. (f) from $147 to $163, subsec. (g) from $174 to $193, subsec. (h) from $201 to $223, subsec. (i) from $226 to $250, subsec. (j) from $400 to $450, subsec. (k) from $500 and $700 to $560 and $784, respectively, subsec. (l) from $500 to $560, subsec. (m) from $550 to $616, subsec. (n) from $625 to $700, subsec. (o) from $700 to $784, subsec. (p) from $700 to $784, subsec. (r) from $300 to $336, and subsec. (s) from $450 to $504

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (a) to (p), (r), (s). Pub. L. 91–376 increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $23 to $25, subsec. (b) from $43 to $46, subsec. (c) from $65 to $70, subsec. (d) from $89 to $96, subsec. (e) from $122 to $135, subsec. (f) from $147 to $163, subsec. (g) from $174 to $193, subsec. (h) from $201 to $223, subsec. (i) from $226 to $250, subsec. (j) from $400 to $450, subsec. (k) from $500 and $700 to $560 and $784, respectively, subsec. (l) from $500 to $560, subsec. (m) from $550 to $616, subsec. (n) from $625 to $700, subsec. (o) from $700 to $784, subsec. (p) from $700 to $784, subsec. (r) from $300 to $336, and subsec. (s) from $450 to $504.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$23” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$25”;

19. 1972

    Veterans’ Compensation and Relief Act of 1972

    Pub. L. 92–328 title I § 101(a) · 86 Stat. 393

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)(p)(r)(s)

    Pub. L. 92–328 increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $25 to $28, subsec. (b) from $46 to $51, subsec. (c) from $70 to $77, subsec. (d) from $96 to $106, subsec. (e) from $135 to $149, subsec. (f) from $163 to $179, subsec. (g) from $193 to $212, subsec. (h) from $223 to $245, subsec. (i) from $250 to $275, subsec. (j) from $450 to $495, subsec. (k) from $560 to $616 and $784 to $862, respectively, subsec. (l) from $560 to $616, subsec. (m) from $616 to $678, subsec. (n) from $700 to $770, subsec. (o) from $784 to $862, subsec. (p) from $784 to $862, subsec. (r) from $336 to $370, and subsec. (s) from $504 to $554

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (a) to (p), (r), (s). Pub. L. 92–328 increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $25 to $28, subsec. (b) from $46 to $51, subsec. (c) from $70 to $77, subsec. (d) from $96 to $106, subsec. (e) from $135 to $149, subsec. (f) from $163 to $179, subsec. (g) from $193 to $212, subsec. (h) from $223 to $245, subsec. (i) from $250 to $275, subsec. (j) from $450 to $495, subsec. (k) from $560 to $616 and $784 to $862, respectively, subsec. (l) from $560 to $616, subsec. (m) from $616 to $678, subsec. (n) from $700 to $770, subsec. (o) from $784 to $862, subsec. (p) from $784 to $862, subsec. (r) from $336 to $370, and subsec. (s) from $504 to $554.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Section 314 of title 38, United States Code, is 84 Stat. 787. amended— (1) by striking out. “$25” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$28”; (2) by striking out “$46” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$51”; (3) by striking out “$70” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$77”; (4) by striking out “$96” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$106”; (5) by striking out “$135” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$149”; (6) by striking out “$163” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$179”; (7) by striking out “$193” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$212”; (8) by striking out “$223” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$245”; (9) by striking out “$250” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$275”; (10) by striking out “$450” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$495”; (11) by striking out “$560” and “$784” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$616” and “$862”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$560” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$616”; (13) by striking out “$616” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (14) by striking out “$700” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$770”; (15) by striking out “$784” in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$862”; (16) by striking out “$336” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$370”; and (17) by striking out “$504” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$554”.

20. 1974

    Pub. L. 93–295 title I § 101(a) · 88 Stat. 180

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)(p)(r)(s)

    Pub. L. 93–295 increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $28 to $32, subsec. (b) from $51 to $59, subsec. (c) from $77 to $89, subsec. (d) from $106 to $122, subsec. (e) from $149 to $171, subsec. (f) from $179 to $211, subsec. (g) from $212 to $250, subsec. (h) from $245 to $289, subsec. (i) from $275 to $325, subsec. (j) from $495 to $584, subsec. (k) from $47, $616 and $862 to $52, $727 and $1,017, respectively, subsec. (l) from $616 to $727, subsec. (m) from $678 to $800, subsec. (n) from $770 to $909, subsec. (o) from $862 to $1,017, subsec. (p) from $862 to $1,017, subsec. (r) from $370 to $437, and subsec. (s) from $554 to $654

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (a) to (p), (r), (s). Pub. L. 93–295 increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $28 to $32, subsec. (b) from $51 to $59, subsec. (c) from $77 to $89, subsec. (d) from $106 to $122, subsec. (e) from $149 to $171, subsec. (f) from $179 to $211, subsec. (g) from $212 to $250, subsec. (h) from $245 to $289, subsec. (i) from $275 to $325, subsec. (j) from $495 to $584, subsec. (k) from $47, $616 and $862 to $52, $727 and $1,017, respectively, subsec. (l) from $616 to $727, subsec. (m) from $678 to $800, subsec. (n) from $770 to $909, subsec. (o) from $862 to $1,017, subsec. (p) from $862 to $1,017, subsec. (r) from $370 to $437, and subsec. (s) from $554 to $654.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Section 314 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking out “$28” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$32”; (2) by striking out “$61” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$59”; (3) by striking out “$77” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$89”; (4) by striking out “$106” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$122”; (5) by striking out “$149” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$171”; (6) by striking out “$179” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$211”; (7) by striking out “$212” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$260”; (8) by striking out “$246” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$289”; (9) by striking out “$276” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$326”; (10) by striking out “$496” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$584”; (11) by striking out “$47” and “$616” and “$862” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$52” and “$727” and “$1,017”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$616” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$727”; (13) by striking out “$678” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$800”; (14) by striking out “$770” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$909”; (15) by striking out “$862” in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,017”; (16) by striking out “$370” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$437”; and (17) by striking out “$554” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$654”.

21. 1975

    Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1975

    Pub. L. 94–71 title I § 101(a) · 89 Stat. 395

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)(p)(r)(s)

    Pub. L. 94–71 increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $32 to $35, subsec. (b) from $59 to $65, subsec. (c) from $89 to $98, subsec. (d) from $122 to $134, subsec. (e) from $171 to $188, subsec. (f) from $211 to $236, subsec. (g) from $250 to $280, subsec. (h) from $289 to $324, subsec. (i) from $325 to $364, subsec. (j) from $584 to $655, subsec. (k) from $727 and $1,017 to $814 and $1,139, respectively, subsec. (l) from $727 to $814, subsec. (m) from $800 to $896, subsec. (n) from $909 to $1,018, subsec. (o) from $1,017 to $1,139, subsec. (p) from $1,017 to $1,139, subsec. (r) from $437 to $489, and subsec. (s) from $654 to $732

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (a) to (p), (r), (s). Pub. L. 94–71 increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $32 to $35, subsec. (b) from $59 to $65, subsec. (c) from $89 to $98, subsec. (d) from $122 to $134, subsec. (e) from $171 to $188, subsec. (f) from $211 to $236, subsec. (g) from $250 to $280, subsec. (h) from $289 to $324, subsec. (i) from $325 to $364, subsec. (j) from $584 to $655, subsec. (k) from $727 and $1,017 to $814 and $1,139, respectively, subsec. (l) from $727 to $814, subsec. (m) from $800 to $896, subsec. (n) from $909 to $1,018, subsec. (o) from $1,017 to $1,139, subsec. (p) from $1,017 to $1,139, subsec. (r) from $437 to $489, and subsec. (s) from $654 to $732.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Section 314 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking out “$32” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$35”; (2) by striking out “$59” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$65”; (3) by striking out “$89” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$98”; (4) by striking out “$122” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; (5) by striking out “$171” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$188”; (6) by striking out “$211” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$236”; (7) by striking out “$250” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$280”; (8) by striking out “$289” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$324”; (9) by striking out “$325” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$364”; (10) by striking out “$584” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$655”; (11) by striking out “$727” and “$1,017” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$814” and “$1,139”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$727” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$814”; (13) by striking out “$800” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$896”; (14) by striking out “$909” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,018”; (15) by striking out “$1,017” in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,139”; (16) by striking out “$437” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$489”; and (17) by striking out “$654” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$732”.

22. 1976

    Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–433 § 101(a)(1) · 90 Stat. 1374

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)(l)

    Pub. L. 94–433, § 101(a)(1)–(12), increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $35 to $38, subsec. (b) from $65 to $70, subsec. (c) from $98 to $106, subsec. (d) from $134 to $145, subsec. (e) from $188 to $203, subsec. (f) from $236 to $255, subsec. (g) from $280 to $302, subsec. (h) from $324 to $350, subsec. (i) from $364 to $393, subsec. (j) from $655 to $707, subsec. (k) from $52, $814, and $1,139 to $56, $879, and $1,231, respectively, and subsec. (l) from $814 to $879

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (a) to (l). Pub. L. 94–433, § 101(a)(1)–(12), increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $35 to $38, subsec. (b) from $65 to $70, subsec. (c) from $98 to $106, subsec. (d) from $134 to $145, subsec. (e) from $188 to $203, subsec. (f) from $236 to $255, subsec. (g) from $280 to $302, subsec. (h) from $324 to $350, subsec. (i) from $364 to $393, subsec. (j) from $655 to $707, subsec. (k) from $52, $814, and $1,139 to $56, $879, and $1,231, respectively, and subsec. (l) from $814 to $879.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out in subsection (a) “$35” and inserting in lieu thereof “$38”,

23. 1976

    Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–433 § 101(a)(13) · 90 Stat. 1374

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

    Pub. L. 94–433, § 101(a)(13), 404(6), increased compensation from $896 to $968 and substituted “such veteran” for “him”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 94–433, § 101(a)(13), 404(6), increased compensation from $896 to $968 and substituted “such veteran” for “him”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (13) by striking out in subsection (in) “$896” and inserting in lieu thereof “$968”;

24. 1976

    Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–433 § 101(a)(14) · 90 Stat. 1374

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

    Pub. L. 94–433, § 101(a)(14), increased compensation from $1,018 to $1,099

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 94–433, § 101(a)(14), increased compensation from $1,018 to $1,099.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (14) by striking out in subsection (n) “$1,018” and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,099”;

25. 1976

    Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–433 title I § 101(a) · 90 Stat. 1374

    1. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

       Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 101(a)(15), 401(4), 404(6), increased compensation from $1,139 to $1,231, struck out “in combination with total blindness with 5⁄200 visual acuity or less,” before “the monthly compensation”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

       Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 101(a)(15), 401(4), 404(6), increased compensation from $1,139 to $1,231, substituted “such veteran” for “him”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (o). Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 101(a)(15), 401(4), 404(6), increased compensation from $1,139 to $1,231, struck out “in combination with total blindness with 5⁄200 visual acuity or less,” before “the monthly compensation”, and substituted “such veteran” for “him”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Section 314 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-— (1) by striking out in subsection (a) “$35” and inserting in lieu thereof “$38”, (2) by striking out in subsection (b) “$65” and inserting in lieu thereof “$70”; (3) by striking out in subsection (c) “$98” and inserting in lieu thereof “$106”; (4) by striking out in subsection (d) “$134” and inserting in lieu thereof “$145”; (5) by striking out in subsection (e) “$188” and inserting in lieu thereof “$¿03”; (6) by striking out in subsection (f) “$¿36” and inserting in lieu thereof “$255”; (7) by striking out in subsection (g) “$¿80” and inserting in lieu thereof “$302”; (8) by striking out in subsection (h) “$324” and inserting in lieu thereof “$350”; (9) by striking out in subsection (i) “$364” and inserting in lieu thereof “$393”; (10) by striking out in subsection (j) “$655” and inserting in lieu thereof “$707”; (11) by striking out in subsection (k) “$52” and “$814” and “$1,139” each time they appear and inserting in lieu thereof “$56” and “$879” and “$1,231 ”, respectively; (12) by striking out in subsection (1) “$814” and inserting in lieu thereof “$879$”; (13) by striking out in subsection (in) “$896” and inserting in lieu thereof “$968”; (14) by striking out in subsection (n) “$1,018” and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,099”; (15) by striking out in subsection (o) and (p) “$1,139” each time it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,231”; (16) by striking out in subsection (r) “$489” and inserting in lieu thereof “$528”; and (17) by striking out in subsection (s) “$732” and inserting in lieu thereof “$791”.

26. 1976

    Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–433 title I § 101(a) · 90 Stat. 1374

    Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

    Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 101(a)(15), 404(7), increased compensation from $1,139 to $1,231 and struck out “, in his discretion,” before “may allow”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (p). Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 101(a)(15), 404(7), increased compensation from $1,139 to $1,231 and struck out “, in his discretion,” before “may allow”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Section 314 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-— (1) by striking out in subsection (a) “$35” and inserting in lieu thereof “$38”, (2) by striking out in subsection (b) “$65” and inserting in lieu thereof “$70”; (3) by striking out in subsection (c) “$98” and inserting in lieu thereof “$106”; (4) by striking out in subsection (d) “$134” and inserting in lieu thereof “$145”; (5) by striking out in subsection (e) “$188” and inserting in lieu thereof “$¿03”; (6) by striking out in subsection (f) “$¿36” and inserting in lieu thereof “$255”; (7) by striking out in subsection (g) “$¿80” and inserting in lieu thereof “$302”; (8) by striking out in subsection (h) “$324” and inserting in lieu thereof “$350”; (9) by striking out in subsection (i) “$364” and inserting in lieu thereof “$393”; (10) by striking out in subsection (j) “$655” and inserting in lieu thereof “$707”; (11) by striking out in subsection (k) “$52” and “$814” and “$1,139” each time they appear and inserting in lieu thereof “$56” and “$879” and “$1,231 ”, respectively; (12) by striking out in subsection (1) “$814” and inserting in lieu thereof “$879$”; (13) by striking out in subsection (in) “$896” and inserting in lieu thereof “$968”; (14) by striking out in subsection (n) “$1,018” and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,099”; (15) by striking out in subsection (o) and (p) “$1,139” each time it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,231”; (16) by striking out in subsection (r) “$489” and inserting in lieu thereof “$528”; and (17) by striking out in subsection (s) “$732” and inserting in lieu thereof “$791”.

27. 1976

    Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–433 title I § 101(a) · 90 Stat. 1374

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

       Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 101(a)(16), 401(5), 404(8), increased compensation from $489 to $528 and substituted reference to section “3203(e)” for “3203(f)” respectively

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

       Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 101(a)(16), 401(5), 404(8), increased compensation from $489 to $528 and substituted reference to section “such veteran” for “he” respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 101(a)(16), 401(5), 404(8), increased compensation from $489 to $528 and substituted reference to section “3203(e)” for “3203(f)” of this title and “such veteran” for “he”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Section 314 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-— (1) by striking out in subsection (a) “$35” and inserting in lieu thereof “$38”, (2) by striking out in subsection (b) “$65” and inserting in lieu thereof “$70”; (3) by striking out in subsection (c) “$98” and inserting in lieu thereof “$106”; (4) by striking out in subsection (d) “$134” and inserting in lieu thereof “$145”; (5) by striking out in subsection (e) “$188” and inserting in lieu thereof “$¿03”; (6) by striking out in subsection (f) “$¿36” and inserting in lieu thereof “$255”; (7) by striking out in subsection (g) “$¿80” and inserting in lieu thereof “$302”; (8) by striking out in subsection (h) “$324” and inserting in lieu thereof “$350”; (9) by striking out in subsection (i) “$364” and inserting in lieu thereof “$393”; (10) by striking out in subsection (j) “$655” and inserting in lieu thereof “$707”; (11) by striking out in subsection (k) “$52” and “$814” and “$1,139” each time they appear and inserting in lieu thereof “$56” and “$879” and “$1,231 ”, respectively; (12) by striking out in subsection (1) “$814” and inserting in lieu thereof “$879$”; (13) by striking out in subsection (in) “$896” and inserting in lieu thereof “$968”; (14) by striking out in subsection (n) “$1,018” and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,099”; (15) by striking out in subsection (o) and (p) “$1,139” each time it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,231”; (16) by striking out in subsection (r) “$489” and inserting in lieu thereof “$528”; and (17) by striking out in subsection (s) “$732” and inserting in lieu thereof “$791”.

28. 1976

    Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–433 title I § 101(a) · 90 Stat. 1374

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

    Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 101(a)(17), 404(8), increased compensation from $732 to $791 and substituted “such veteran’s” for “his” after “by reason of” and before “house”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 101(a)(17), 404(8), increased compensation from $732 to $791 and substituted “such veteran’s” for “his” after “by reason of” and before “house”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Section 314 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-— (1) by striking out in subsection (a) “$35” and inserting in lieu thereof “$38”, (2) by striking out in subsection (b) “$65” and inserting in lieu thereof “$70”; (3) by striking out in subsection (c) “$98” and inserting in lieu thereof “$106”; (4) by striking out in subsection (d) “$134” and inserting in lieu thereof “$145”; (5) by striking out in subsection (e) “$188” and inserting in lieu thereof “$¿03”; (6) by striking out in subsection (f) “$¿36” and inserting in lieu thereof “$255”; (7) by striking out in subsection (g) “$¿80” and inserting in lieu thereof “$302”; (8) by striking out in subsection (h) “$324” and inserting in lieu thereof “$350”; (9) by striking out in subsection (i) “$364” and inserting in lieu thereof “$393”; (10) by striking out in subsection (j) “$655” and inserting in lieu thereof “$707”; (11) by striking out in subsection (k) “$52” and “$814” and “$1,139” each time they appear and inserting in lieu thereof “$56” and “$879” and “$1,231 ”, respectively; (12) by striking out in subsection (1) “$814” and inserting in lieu thereof “$879$”; (13) by striking out in subsection (in) “$896” and inserting in lieu thereof “$968”; (14) by striking out in subsection (n) “$1,018” and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,099”; (15) by striking out in subsection (o) and (p) “$1,139” each time it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,231”; (16) by striking out in subsection (r) “$489” and inserting in lieu thereof “$528”; and (17) by striking out in subsection (s) “$732” and inserting in lieu thereof “$791”.

29. 1977

    Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1977

    Pub. L. 95–117 title I § 101(a) · 91 Stat. 1063

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)(p)(r)(s)

    Pub. L. 95–117 increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $38 to $41, subsec. (b) from $70 to $75, subsec. (c) from $106 to $113, subsec. (d) from $145 to $155, subsec. (e) from $203 to $216, subsec. (f) from $255 to $272, subsec. (g) from $302 to $322, subsec. (h) from $350 to $373, subsec. (i) from $393 to $419, subsec. (j) from $707 to $754, subsec. (k) from $879 and $1,231 to $937 and $1,312, respectively, subsec. (l) from $879 to $937, subsec. (m) from $968 to $1,032, subsec. (n) from $1,099 to $1,172, subsec. (o) from $1,231 to $1,312, subsec. (p) from $1,231 to $1,312, subsec. (r) from $528 to $563, and subsec. (s) from $791 to $843

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (a) to (p), (r), (s). Pub. L. 95–117 increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $38 to $41, subsec. (b) from $70 to $75, subsec. (c) from $106 to $113, subsec. (d) from $145 to $155, subsec. (e) from $203 to $216, subsec. (f) from $255 to $272, subsec. (g) from $302 to $322, subsec. (h) from $350 to $373, subsec. (i) from $393 to $419, subsec. (j) from $707 to $754, subsec. (k) from $879 and $1,231 to $937 and $1,312, respectively, subsec. (l) from $879 to $937, subsec. (m) from $968 to $1,032, subsec. (n) from $1,099 to $1,172, subsec. (o) from $1,231 to $1,312, subsec. (p) from $1,231 to $1,312, subsec. (r) from $528 to $563, and subsec. (s) from $791 to $843.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Section 314 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by— (1) striking out in subsection (a) “$38” and inserting in lieu thereof “$41”; (2) striking out in subsection (b) “$70” and inserting in lieu thereof “$75”; (3) striking out in subsection (c) “$106” and inserting in lieu thereof “$113”; (4) striking out in subsection (d) “$145” and inserting in lieu thereof “$155”; (5) striking out in subsection (e) “$203” and inserting in lieu thereof “$216”; (6) striking out in subsection (f) “$255” and inserting in lieu thereof “$272”; (7) striking out in subsection (g) “$302” and inserting in lieu thereof “$322”; (8) striking out in subsection (h) “$350” and inserting in lieu thereof “$373”; (9) striking out in subsection (i) “$393” and inserting in lieu thereof “$419”; (10) striking out in subsection (j) “$707” and inserting in lieu thereof “$754”; (11) striking out in subsection (k) “$879” and “$1,231” and inserting in lieu thereof “$937” and “$1,312”, respectively; (12) striking out in subsection (1) “$879” and inserting in lieu thereof “$937”; (13) striking out in subsection (m) “$968” and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,032”; (14) striking out in subsection (n) “$1,099” and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,172”; (15) striking out in subsections (o) and (p) “$1,231” each time it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,312”; (16) striking out in subsection (r) “$528” and inserting in lieu thereof “$563”; and (17) striking out in subsection (s) “$791” and inserting in lieu thereof “$843”.

30. 1978

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Act of 1978

    Pub. L. 95–479 § 101(a)(1) · 92 Stat. 1560

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)(o)

    Pub. L. 95–479, § 101(a)(1)–(15), increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $41 to $44, subsec. (b) from $75 to $80, in subsec. (c) from $113 to $121, in subsec. (d) from $155 to $166, in subsec. (e) from $216 to $232, in subsec. (f) from $272 to $292, in subsec. (g) from $322 to $346, in subsec. (h) from $373 to $400, in subsec. (i) from $419 to $450, in subsec. (j) from $754 to $809, in subsec. (k) from $937 and $1,312 to $1,005 and $1,408, respectively, in subsec. (l) from $937 to $1,005, in subsec. (m) from $1,032 to $1,107, in subsec. (n) from $1,172 to $1,258, and in subsec. (o) from $1,312 to $1,408

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (a) to (o). Pub. L. 95–479, § 101(a)(1)–(15), increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $41 to $44, subsec. (b) from $75 to $80, in subsec. (c) from $113 to $121, in subsec. (d) from $155 to $166, in subsec. (e) from $216 to $232, in subsec. (f) from $272 to $292, in subsec. (g) from $322 to $346, in subsec. (h) from $373 to $400, in subsec. (i) from $419 to $450, in subsec. (j) from $754 to $809, in subsec. (k) from $937 and $1,312 to $1,005 and $1,408, respectively, in subsec. (l) from $937 to $1,005, in subsec. (m) from $1,032 to $1,107, in subsec. (n) from $1,172 to $1,258, and in subsec. (o) from $1,312 to $1,408.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$41” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$44”;

31. 1978

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Act of 1978

    Pub. L. 95–479 § 101(a)(15) · 92 Stat. 1560

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

       Pub. L. 95–479, § 101(a)(15), (b), substituted “$1,408” for “$1,312” in two places

    2. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

       Pub. L. 95–479, § 101(a)(15), (b), inserted provision allowing next higher rate or intermediate rate but in no event in excess of $1,408 in event veteran has suffered anatomical loss or loss of use, or a combination thereof, of three extremities

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (p). Pub. L. 95–479, § 101(a)(15), (b), substituted “$1,408” for “$1,312” in two places, and inserted provision allowing next higher rate or intermediate rate but in no event in excess of $1,408 in event veteran has suffered anatomical loss or loss of use, or a combination thereof, of three extremities.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (15) by striking out “$1,312” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,408”; and

32. 1978

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Act of 1978

    Pub. L. 95–479 § 101(c) · 92 Stat. 1560

    Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

    Pub. L. 95–479, § 101(c), raised the monthly aid and attendance allowance from $563 to $604, and inserted provisions relating to need of higher level of care

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 95–479, § 101(c), raised the monthly aid and attendance allowance from $563 to $604, and inserted provisions relating to need of higher level of care.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Section 314(r) is amended by striking out the first sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following new sentences: “Subject to section 3203(e) of this title, if any veteran, otherwise entitled to the compensation 38 USC 3203. authorized under subsection (o) of this section or at the maximum rate authorized under subsection (p) of this section, is in need of regular aid and attendance, then, in addition to such compensation under subsection (o) or (p) of this section— “(1) the veteran shall be paid a monthly aid and attendance allowance at the rate of $604; or “(2) if the veteran, in addition to such need for regular aid and attendance, is in need of a higher level of care, such veteran shall be paid a monthly aid and attendance allowance at the rate of $900, in lieu of the allowance authorized in clause (1) of this subsection, if the Administrator finds that the veteran, in the absence of the provision of such care, would require hospitalization, nursing home care, or other residential institutional care. For the purposes of clause (2) of this subsection, need for a higher level of care shall be considered to be need for personal health-care services provided on a daily basis in the veteran’s home by a person who is licensed to provide such services or who provides such services under the regular supervision of a licensed health-care professional. The existence of the need for such care shall be determined by a physician employed by the Veterans’ Administration or, in areas where no such physician is available, by a physician carrying out such function under contract or fee arrangement based on an examination by such physician.”.

33. 1978

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Act of 1978

    Pub. L. 95–479 § 101(a)(16) · 92 Stat. 1560

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

    Pub. L. 95–479, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$905” for “$843”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 95–479, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$905” for “$843”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (16) by striking out “$843” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$905”.

34. 1978

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Act of 1978

    Pub. L. 95–479 § 101(d) · 92 Stat. 1560

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t)

    Pub. L. 95–479, § 101(d), added subsec. (t)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (t). Pub. L. 95–479, § 101(d), added subsec. (t).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (d) Section 314 is amended by adding at the end thereof the 38 USC 314. following new subsection: “(t) (1) If the veteran (A) is entitled to receive compensation at any rate provided for under subsections (a) through (i) of this section and compensation under subsection (k) of this section, (B) has suffered the loss or loss of use of an extremity as a result of a service-connected disability ratable at 40 per centum or more, and (C) has suffered the loss or loss of use of the paired extremity as a result of a non-service-connected disability, not the result of the veteran’s own willful misconduct, that would be rated, if service-connected, at 40 per centum or more, the monthly rate of compensation payable to such veteran shall be increased by $175. “(2) If a veteran described in paragraph (1) of this subsection receives any money or property of value pursuant to an award in a judicial proceeding based upon, or a settlement or compromise of, any cause of action for damages for the non-service-connected disability described in such paragraph, the increase in the rate of compensation otherwise payable under this subsection shall not be paid for any month following a month in which any such money or property is received until such time as the total of the amount of such increase that would otherwise have been payable equals the total of the amount of any such money received and the fair market value of any such property received.”.

35. 1979

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Amendments of 1979

    Pub. L. 96–128 § 101(a)(1) · 93 Stat. 982

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)(o)

    Pub. L. 96–128, § 101(a)(1)–(15), increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $44 to $48, subsec. (b) from $80 to $88, subsec. (c) from $121 to $133, subsec. (d) from $166 to $182, subsec. (e) from $232 to $255, subsec. (f) from $292 to $321, subsec. (g) from $346 to $380, subsec. (h) from $400 to $440, subsec. (i) from $450 to $495, subsec. (j) from $809 to $889, subsec. (k) from $56 to $62, from $1,005 to $1,104, and from $1,408 to $1,547, subsec. (l) from $1,005 to $1,104, subsec. (m) from $1,107 to $1,217, subsec. (n) from $1,258 to $1,383, and subsec. (o) from $1,408 to $1,547

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (a) to (o). Pub. L. 96–128, § 101(a)(1)–(15), increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $44 to $48, subsec. (b) from $80 to $88, subsec. (c) from $121 to $133, subsec. (d) from $166 to $182, subsec. (e) from $232 to $255, subsec. (f) from $292 to $321, subsec. (g) from $346 to $380, subsec. (h) from $400 to $440, subsec. (i) from $450 to $495, subsec. (j) from $809 to $889, subsec. (k) from $56 to $62, from $1,005 to $1,104, and from $1,408 to $1,547, subsec. (l) from $1,005 to $1,104, subsec. (m) from $1,107 to $1,217, subsec. (n) from $1,258 to $1,383, and subsec. (o) from $1,408 to $1,547.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$44” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$48”;

36. 1979

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Amendments of 1979

    Pub. L. 96–128 title I · 93 Stat. 982

    1. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

       Pub. L. 96–128, §§ 101(a)(15), 105, inserted provisions respecting the establishment of any intermediate rate

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

       Pub. L. 96–128, §§ 101(a)(15), 105, substituted “$1,547” for “$1,408” wherever appearing

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (p). Pub. L. 96–128, §§ 101(a)(15), 105, inserted provisions respecting the establishment of any intermediate rate, and substituted “$1,547” for “$1,408” wherever appearing.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— VETERANS’ DISABILITY COMPENSATION BENEFITS Sec. 101. rates of disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$44” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$48”; (2) by striking out “$80” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$88”; (3) by striking out “$121” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$133”; (4) by striking out “$166” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$182”; (5) by striking out “$232” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$255”; (6) by striking out “$292” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$321”; (7) by striking out “$346” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$380”; (8) by striking out “$400” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$440”; (9) by striking out “$450” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$495”; (10) by striking out “$809” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof“$889”; (11) by striking out “$56”, “$1,005”, and “$1,408” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”, “$1,104”, and “$1,547”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,005” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,104”; (13) by striking out “$1,107” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,217”; (14) by striking out “$1,258” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,383”; (15) by striking out “$1,408” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,547”; (16) by striking out “$604” and “$900” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$664” and “$989”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$905” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$995”; and (18) by striking out “$175” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$192”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, Rates of compensation. 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of 38 USC prec. 101 note. compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. 38 USC 301 et seq. Sec. 102. rates of additional compensation for dependents (a) Section 315(1) is amended— 92 Stat. 1562. 38 USC 315. (1) by striking out “$49” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$54”; (2) by striking out “$83” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$91”; (3) by striking out “$110” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu thereof“$121”; (4) by striking out “$137” and “$27” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$151” and “$30”, respectively; (5) by striking out “$34” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$37”; (6) by striking out “$61” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$67”; (7) by striking out “$88” and “$27” in clause (G) and inserting in lieu thereof “$97” and “$30”, respectively; (8) by striking out “$40” in clause (H) and inserting in lieu thereof “$44”; (9) by striking out “$89” in clause (I) and inserting in lieu thereof “$98”; and (10) by striking out “$75” in clause (J) and inserting in lieu thereof “$82”. (b) (1) (A) Clause (I) of such section (as amended by subsection (a)) is further amended— (i) by striking out “subsection” the first time it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “paragraph”; (ii) by striking out “(1)” and “or (2)” and inserting in lieu thereof “(i)” and “or (ii)”, respectively; and (iii) by striking out “paragraph (2) of this subsection” and inserting in lieu thereof “paragraph (2) of this section”. (B) Clause (J) of such section (as amended by subsection (a)) is further amended— (i) by striking out “subsection” the first time it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “paragraph”; and (ii) by striking out “paragraph (2) of this subsection” and inserting in lieu thereof “paragraph (2) of this section”. (2) Section 315(2) is amended by inserting “of this section” after “paragraph (1)”. Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$218” and inserting in lieu thereof “$240”. Sec. 104. eligibility for aid and attendance allowance for certain veterans Section 314(r) is amended— (1) by striking out “the” the first place it appears; (2) by striking out “or” after “this section” and inserting in lieu thereof a comma; (3) by inserting “or at the intermediate rate authorized between the rates authorized under subsections (n) and (o) of this section and at the rate authorized under subsection (k) of this section,” after “subsection (p) of this section,”; and (4) by striking out “compensation under subsection (o) or (p) of this section—” and inserting in lieu thereof “compensation—”. Sec. 105. determination of intermediate rates Subsection (p) of section 314 is amended by inserting before the semicolon at the end thereof a period and “Any intermediate rate under this subsection shall be established at the arithmetic mean, rounded to the nearest dollar, between the two rates concerned”.

37. 1979

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Amendments of 1979

    Pub. L. 96–128 title I · 93 Stat. 982

    1. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

       Pub. L. 96–128, §§ 101(a)(16), 104, inserted provisions relating to intermediate rates

    2. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

       Pub. L. 96–128, §§ 101(a)(16), 104, struck out reference to subsections (o) or (p) of this section in introductory text

    3. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

       Pub. L. 96–128, §§ 101(a)(16), 104, substituted “$664” for “$604” in cl. (1)

    4. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

       Pub. L. 96–128, §§ 101(a)(16), 104, substituted “$989” for “$900” in cl. (2)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 96–128, §§ 101(a)(16), 104, inserted provisions relating to intermediate rates and struck out reference to subsections (o) or (p) of this section in introductory text, substituted “$664” for “$604” in cl. (1), and substituted “$989” for “$900” in cl. (2).

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— VETERANS’ DISABILITY COMPENSATION BENEFITS Sec. 101. rates of disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$44” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$48”; (2) by striking out “$80” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$88”; (3) by striking out “$121” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$133”; (4) by striking out “$166” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$182”; (5) by striking out “$232” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$255”; (6) by striking out “$292” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$321”; (7) by striking out “$346” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$380”; (8) by striking out “$400” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$440”; (9) by striking out “$450” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$495”; (10) by striking out “$809” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof“$889”; (11) by striking out “$56”, “$1,005”, and “$1,408” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”, “$1,104”, and “$1,547”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,005” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,104”; (13) by striking out “$1,107” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,217”; (14) by striking out “$1,258” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,383”; (15) by striking out “$1,408” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,547”; (16) by striking out “$604” and “$900” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$664” and “$989”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$905” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$995”; and (18) by striking out “$175” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$192”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, Rates of compensation. 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of 38 USC prec. 101 note. compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. 38 USC 301 et seq. Sec. 102. rates of additional compensation for dependents (a) Section 315(1) is amended— 92 Stat. 1562. 38 USC 315. (1) by striking out “$49” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$54”; (2) by striking out “$83” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$91”; (3) by striking out “$110” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu thereof“$121”; (4) by striking out “$137” and “$27” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$151” and “$30”, respectively; (5) by striking out “$34” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$37”; (6) by striking out “$61” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$67”; (7) by striking out “$88” and “$27” in clause (G) and inserting in lieu thereof “$97” and “$30”, respectively; (8) by striking out “$40” in clause (H) and inserting in lieu thereof “$44”; (9) by striking out “$89” in clause (I) and inserting in lieu thereof “$98”; and (10) by striking out “$75” in clause (J) and inserting in lieu thereof “$82”. (b) (1) (A) Clause (I) of such section (as amended by subsection (a)) is further amended— (i) by striking out “subsection” the first time it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “paragraph”; (ii) by striking out “(1)” and “or (2)” and inserting in lieu thereof “(i)” and “or (ii)”, respectively; and (iii) by striking out “paragraph (2) of this subsection” and inserting in lieu thereof “paragraph (2) of this section”. (B) Clause (J) of such section (as amended by subsection (a)) is further amended— (i) by striking out “subsection” the first time it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “paragraph”; and (ii) by striking out “paragraph (2) of this subsection” and inserting in lieu thereof “paragraph (2) of this section”. (2) Section 315(2) is amended by inserting “of this section” after “paragraph (1)”. Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$218” and inserting in lieu thereof “$240”. Sec. 104. eligibility for aid and attendance allowance for certain veterans Section 314(r) is amended— (1) by striking out “the” the first place it appears; (2) by striking out “or” after “this section” and inserting in lieu thereof a comma; (3) by inserting “or at the intermediate rate authorized between the rates authorized under subsections (n) and (o) of this section and at the rate authorized under subsection (k) of this section,” after “subsection (p) of this section,”; and (4) by striking out “compensation under subsection (o) or (p) of this section—” and inserting in lieu thereof “compensation—”. Sec. 105. determination of intermediate rates Subsection (p) of section 314 is amended by inserting before the semicolon at the end thereof a period and “Any intermediate rate under this subsection shall be established at the arithmetic mean, rounded to the nearest dollar, between the two rates concerned”.

38. 1979

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Amendments of 1979

    Pub. L. 96–128 § 101(a)(17) · 93 Stat. 982

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

    Pub. L. 96–128, § 101(a)(17), increased compensation from $905 to $995

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 96–128, § 101(a)(17), increased compensation from $905 to $995.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (17) by striking out “$905” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$995”; and

39. 1979

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Amendments of 1979

    Pub. L. 96–128 § 101(a)(18) · 93 Stat. 982

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t)(1)

    Pub. L. 96–128, § 101(a)(18), increased compensation from $175 to $192

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (t)(1). Pub. L. 96–128, § 101(a)(18), increased compensation from $175 to $192.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (18) by striking out “$175” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$192”.

40. 1980

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Housing Benefits Amendments of 1980

    Pub. L. 96–385 § 101(a)(1) · 94 Stat. 1528

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)(o)

    Pub. L. 96–385, § 101(a)(1)–(15), increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $48 to $54, subsec. (b) from $88 to $99, subsec. (c) from $133 to $150, subsec. (d) from $182 to $206, subsec. (e) from $255 to $291, subsec. (f) from $321 to $367, subsec. (g) from $380 to $434, subsec. (h) from $440 to $503, subsec. (i) from $495 to $566, subsec. (j) from $889 to $1,016, subsec. (k) from $1,104 and $1,547 to $1,262 and $1,768, subsec. (l) from $1,104 to $1,262, subsec. (m) from $1,217 to $1,391, subsec. (n) from $1,383 to $1,581, subsec. (o) from $1,547 to $1,768

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (a) to (o). Pub. L. 96–385, § 101(a)(1)–(15), increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $48 to $54, subsec. (b) from $88 to $99, subsec. (c) from $133 to $150, subsec. (d) from $182 to $206, subsec. (e) from $255 to $291, subsec. (f) from $321 to $367, subsec. (g) from $380 to $434, subsec. (h) from $440 to $503, subsec. (i) from $495 to $566, subsec. (j) from $889 to $1,016, subsec. (k) from $1,104 and $1,547 to $1,262 and $1,768, subsec. (l) from $1,104 to $1,262, subsec. (m) from $1,217 to $1,391, subsec. (n) from $1,383 to $1,581, subsec. (o) from $1,547 to $1,768.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$48” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$54”;

41. 1980

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Housing Benefits Amendments of 1980

    Pub. L. 96–385 § 101(a)(15) · 94 Stat. 1528

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

    Pub. L. 96–385, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$1,768” for “$1,547” in three places

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (p). Pub. L. 96–385, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$1,768” for “$1,547” in three places.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (15) by striking out “$1,547” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,768”;

42. 1980

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Housing Benefits Amendments of 1980

    Pub. L. 96–385 § 101(a)(16) · 94 Stat. 1528

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

       Pub. L. 96–385, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$759” for “$664” in cl. (2)

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

       Pub. L. 96–385, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$1,130” for “$989” in cl. (2)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 96–385, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$759” for “$664” in cl. (1) and “$1,130” for “$989” in cl. (2).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (16) by striking out “$664” and “$989” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$759” and “$1,130”, respectively;

43. 1980

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Housing Benefits Amendments of 1980

    Pub. L. 96–385 § 101(a)(17) · 94 Stat. 1528

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

    Pub. L. 96–385, § 101(a)(17), increased compensation from $995 to $1,137

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 96–385, § 101(a)(17), increased compensation from $995 to $1,137.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (17) by striking out “$995” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,137”; and

44. 1980

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Housing Benefits Amendments of 1980

    Pub. L. 96–385 § 101(a)(18) · 94 Stat. 1528

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t)(1)

    Pub. L. 96–385, § 101(a)(18), increased compensation from $192 to $219

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (t)(1). Pub. L. 96–385, § 101(a)(18), increased compensation from $192 to $219.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (18) by striking out “$192” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$219”.

45. 1981

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation, Housing, and Memorial Benefits Amendments of 1981

    Pub. L. 97–66 § 101(a)(1) · 95 Stat. 1026

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)(k)

    Pub. L. 97–66, § 101(a)(1)–(11), increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $54 to $58, subsec. (b) from $99 to $107, subsec. (c) from $150 to $162, subsec. (d) from $206 to $232, subsec. (e) from $291 to $328, subsec. (f) from $367 to $413, subsec. (g) from $434 to $521, subsec. (h) from $503 to $604, subsec. (i) from $566 to $679, subsec. (j) from $1,016 to $1,130, and subsec. (k) from $1,262 to $1,403 and from $1,768 to $1,966

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (a) to (k). Pub. L. 97–66, § 101(a)(1)–(11), increased compensation in subsec. (a) from $54 to $58, subsec. (b) from $99 to $107, subsec. (c) from $150 to $162, subsec. (d) from $206 to $232, subsec. (e) from $291 to $328, subsec. (f) from $367 to $413, subsec. (g) from $434 to $521, subsec. (h) from $503 to $604, subsec. (i) from $566 to $679, subsec. (j) from $1,016 to $1,130, and subsec. (k) from $1,262 to $1,403 and from $1,768 to $1,966.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 101. increases in rates of disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$54” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$58”; (2) by striking out “$99” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$107”; (3) by striking out “$150” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$162”; (4) by striking out “$206” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$232”; (5) by striking out “$291” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$328”; (6) by striking out “$367” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$413”; (7) by striking out “$434” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$521”; (8) by striking out “$503” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$604”; (9) by striking out “$566” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$679”; (10) by striking out “$1,016” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,130”; (11) by striking out “$1,262” and “$1,768” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403” and “$1,966”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,262” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403”; (13) by striking out “$1,391” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,547”; (14) by striking out “$1,581” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,758”; (15) by striking out “$1,768” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,966”; (16) by striking out “$759” and “$1,130” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$844” and “$1,257”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,137” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,264”; and (18) by striking out “$219” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$244”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

46. 1981

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation, Housing, and Memorial Benefits Amendments of 1981

    Pub. L. 97–66 title I · 95 Stat. 1026

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

       Pub. L. 97–66, §§ 101(a)(12), 104(1), substituted “loss of use of both feet” for “loss of use of both hands, or both feet”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

       Pub. L. 97–66, §§ 101(a)(12), 104(1), substituted “$1,403” for “$1,262”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 97–66, §§ 101(a)(12), 104(1), substituted “loss of use of both feet” for “loss of use of both hands, or both feet” and “$1,403” for “$1,262”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— VETERANS’ DISABILITY COMPENSATION BENEFITS Sec. 101. increases in rates of disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$54” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$58”; (2) by striking out “$99” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$107”; (3) by striking out “$150” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$162”; (4) by striking out “$206” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$232”; (5) by striking out “$291” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$328”; (6) by striking out “$367” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$413”; (7) by striking out “$434” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$521”; (8) by striking out “$503” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$604”; (9) by striking out “$566” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$679”; (10) by striking out “$1,016” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,130”; (11) by striking out “$1,262” and “$1,768” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403” and “$1,966”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,262” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403”; (13) by striking out “$1,391” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,547”; (14) by striking out “$1,581” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,758”; (15) by striking out “$1,768” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,966”; (16) by striking out “$759” and “$1,130” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$844” and “$1,257”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,137” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,264”; and (18) by striking out “$219” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$244”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Sec. 102. increases in rates of additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— 94 Stat. 1529. 38 USC 315. (1) by striking out “$62” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu and thereof “$69”; (2) by striking out “$104” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu and thereof “$116”; (3) by striking out “$138” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu and thereof “$153”; (4) by striking out “$173” and “$34” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$192” and “$38”, respectively; (5) by striking out “$42” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$47”; (6) by striking out “$77” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$86”; (7) by striking out “$111” and “$34” in clause (G) and inserting in lieu thereof “$123” and “$38”, respectively; (8) by striking out “$50” in clause (H) and inserting in lieu thereof “$56”; (9) by striking out “$112” in clause (I) and inserting in lieu thereof “$125”; and (10) by striking out “$94” in clause (J) and inserting in lieu thereof “$105”. Sec. 103. increase in clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$274” and 94 Stat. 1529. 38 USC 362. inserting in lieu thereof “$305”. Sec. 104. increases in compensation payable to certain severely disabled veterans Section 314 is amended— 38 USC 314. (1) in subsection (l), by striking out “both hands, or”; (2) in subsection (m), by striking out “two extremities at a level, or with complications, preventing natural elbow or knee action with prosthesis” and inserting in lieu thereof “both hands, or of both legs at a level, or with complications, preventing natural knee action with prostheses in place, or of one arm and one leg at levels, or with complications, preventing natural elbow and knee action with prostheses”; (3) in subsection (n), by striking out “of two extremities so near the shoulder or hip as to prevent the use of a prosthetic appliance” and inserting in lieu thereof “or loss of use of both arms at levels, or with complications, preventing natural elbow action with prostheses in place, has suffered the anatomical loss of both legs so near the hip as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances, or has suffered the anatomical loss of one arm and one leg so near the shoulder and hip as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances,”; and (4) in subsection (o), by inserting “or if the veteran has suffered the anatomical loss of both arms so near the shoulder as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances,” after “less,”.

47. 1981

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation, Housing, and Memorial Benefits Amendments of 1981

    Pub. L. 97–66 title I · 95 Stat. 1026

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

       Pub. L. 97–66, §§ 101(a)(13), 104(2), substituted “both hands, or of both legs at a level, or with complications, preventing natural knee action with prostheses in place, or of one arm and one leg at levels, or with complications, preventing natural elbow and knee action with prostheses” for “two extremities at a level, or with complications, preventing natural elbow or knee action with prosthesis”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

       Pub. L. 97–66, §§ 101(a)(13), 104(2), substituted “$1,547” for “$1,391”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 97–66, §§ 101(a)(13), 104(2), substituted “both hands, or of both legs at a level, or with complications, preventing natural knee action with prostheses in place, or of one arm and one leg at levels, or with complications, preventing natural elbow and knee action with prostheses” for “two extremities at a level, or with complications, preventing natural elbow or knee action with prosthesis” and “$1,547” for “$1,391”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— VETERANS’ DISABILITY COMPENSATION BENEFITS Sec. 101. increases in rates of disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$54” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$58”; (2) by striking out “$99” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$107”; (3) by striking out “$150” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$162”; (4) by striking out “$206” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$232”; (5) by striking out “$291” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$328”; (6) by striking out “$367” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$413”; (7) by striking out “$434” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$521”; (8) by striking out “$503” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$604”; (9) by striking out “$566” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$679”; (10) by striking out “$1,016” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,130”; (11) by striking out “$1,262” and “$1,768” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403” and “$1,966”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,262” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403”; (13) by striking out “$1,391” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,547”; (14) by striking out “$1,581” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,758”; (15) by striking out “$1,768” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,966”; (16) by striking out “$759” and “$1,130” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$844” and “$1,257”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,137” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,264”; and (18) by striking out “$219” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$244”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Sec. 102. increases in rates of additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— 94 Stat. 1529. 38 USC 315. (1) by striking out “$62” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu and thereof “$69”; (2) by striking out “$104” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu and thereof “$116”; (3) by striking out “$138” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu and thereof “$153”; (4) by striking out “$173” and “$34” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$192” and “$38”, respectively; (5) by striking out “$42” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$47”; (6) by striking out “$77” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$86”; (7) by striking out “$111” and “$34” in clause (G) and inserting in lieu thereof “$123” and “$38”, respectively; (8) by striking out “$50” in clause (H) and inserting in lieu thereof “$56”; (9) by striking out “$112” in clause (I) and inserting in lieu thereof “$125”; and (10) by striking out “$94” in clause (J) and inserting in lieu thereof “$105”. Sec. 103. increase in clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$274” and 94 Stat. 1529. 38 USC 362. inserting in lieu thereof “$305”. Sec. 104. increases in compensation payable to certain severely disabled veterans Section 314 is amended— 38 USC 314. (1) in subsection (l), by striking out “both hands, or”; (2) in subsection (m), by striking out “two extremities at a level, or with complications, preventing natural elbow or knee action with prosthesis” and inserting in lieu thereof “both hands, or of both legs at a level, or with complications, preventing natural knee action with prostheses in place, or of one arm and one leg at levels, or with complications, preventing natural elbow and knee action with prostheses”; (3) in subsection (n), by striking out “of two extremities so near the shoulder or hip as to prevent the use of a prosthetic appliance” and inserting in lieu thereof “or loss of use of both arms at levels, or with complications, preventing natural elbow action with prostheses in place, has suffered the anatomical loss of both legs so near the hip as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances, or has suffered the anatomical loss of one arm and one leg so near the shoulder and hip as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances,”; and (4) in subsection (o), by inserting “or if the veteran has suffered the anatomical loss of both arms so near the shoulder as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances,” after “less,”.

48. 1981

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation, Housing, and Memorial Benefits Amendments of 1981

    Pub. L. 97–66 title I · 95 Stat. 1026

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

       Pub. L. 97–66, §§ 101(a)(14), 104(3), substituted “or loss of use of both arms at levels, or with complications, preventing natural elbow action with prostheses in place, has suffered the anatomical loss of both legs so near the hip as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances, or has suffered the anatomical loss of one arm and one leg so near the shoulder and hip as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances,” for “of two extremities so near the shoulder or hip as to prevent the use of a prosthetic appliance”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

       Pub. L. 97–66, §§ 101(a)(14), 104(3), substituted “$1,758” for “$1,581”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 97–66, §§ 101(a)(14), 104(3), substituted “or loss of use of both arms at levels, or with complications, preventing natural elbow action with prostheses in place, has suffered the anatomical loss of both legs so near the hip as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances, or has suffered the anatomical loss of one arm and one leg so near the shoulder and hip as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances,” for “of two extremities so near the shoulder or hip as to prevent the use of a prosthetic appliance” and “$1,758” for “$1,581”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— VETERANS’ DISABILITY COMPENSATION BENEFITS Sec. 101. increases in rates of disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$54” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$58”; (2) by striking out “$99” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$107”; (3) by striking out “$150” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$162”; (4) by striking out “$206” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$232”; (5) by striking out “$291” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$328”; (6) by striking out “$367” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$413”; (7) by striking out “$434” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$521”; (8) by striking out “$503” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$604”; (9) by striking out “$566” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$679”; (10) by striking out “$1,016” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,130”; (11) by striking out “$1,262” and “$1,768” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403” and “$1,966”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,262” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403”; (13) by striking out “$1,391” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,547”; (14) by striking out “$1,581” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,758”; (15) by striking out “$1,768” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,966”; (16) by striking out “$759” and “$1,130” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$844” and “$1,257”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,137” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,264”; and (18) by striking out “$219” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$244”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Sec. 102. increases in rates of additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— 94 Stat. 1529. 38 USC 315. (1) by striking out “$62” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu and thereof “$69”; (2) by striking out “$104” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu and thereof “$116”; (3) by striking out “$138” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu and thereof “$153”; (4) by striking out “$173” and “$34” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$192” and “$38”, respectively; (5) by striking out “$42” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$47”; (6) by striking out “$77” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$86”; (7) by striking out “$111” and “$34” in clause (G) and inserting in lieu thereof “$123” and “$38”, respectively; (8) by striking out “$50” in clause (H) and inserting in lieu thereof “$56”; (9) by striking out “$112” in clause (I) and inserting in lieu thereof “$125”; and (10) by striking out “$94” in clause (J) and inserting in lieu thereof “$105”. Sec. 103. increase in clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$274” and 94 Stat. 1529. 38 USC 362. inserting in lieu thereof “$305”. Sec. 104. increases in compensation payable to certain severely disabled veterans Section 314 is amended— 38 USC 314. (1) in subsection (l), by striking out “both hands, or”; (2) in subsection (m), by striking out “two extremities at a level, or with complications, preventing natural elbow or knee action with prosthesis” and inserting in lieu thereof “both hands, or of both legs at a level, or with complications, preventing natural knee action with prostheses in place, or of one arm and one leg at levels, or with complications, preventing natural elbow and knee action with prostheses”; (3) in subsection (n), by striking out “of two extremities so near the shoulder or hip as to prevent the use of a prosthetic appliance” and inserting in lieu thereof “or loss of use of both arms at levels, or with complications, preventing natural elbow action with prostheses in place, has suffered the anatomical loss of both legs so near the hip as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances, or has suffered the anatomical loss of one arm and one leg so near the shoulder and hip as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances,”; and (4) in subsection (o), by inserting “or if the veteran has suffered the anatomical loss of both arms so near the shoulder as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances,” after “less,”.

49. 1981

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation, Housing, and Memorial Benefits Amendments of 1981

    Pub. L. 97–66 title I · 95 Stat. 1026

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

    Pub. L. 97–66, §§ 101(a)(15), 104(4), substituted “visual acuity or less, or if the veteran has suffered the anatomical loss of both arms so near the shoulder as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances, the monthly compensation shall be $1,966” for “visual acuity or less, the monthly compensation shall be $1,768”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (o). Pub. L. 97–66, §§ 101(a)(15), 104(4), substituted “visual acuity or less, or if the veteran has suffered the anatomical loss of both arms so near the shoulder as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances, the monthly compensation shall be $1,966” for “visual acuity or less, the monthly compensation shall be $1,768”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— VETERANS’ DISABILITY COMPENSATION BENEFITS Sec. 101. increases in rates of disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$54” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$58”; (2) by striking out “$99” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$107”; (3) by striking out “$150” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$162”; (4) by striking out “$206” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$232”; (5) by striking out “$291” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$328”; (6) by striking out “$367” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$413”; (7) by striking out “$434” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$521”; (8) by striking out “$503” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$604”; (9) by striking out “$566” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$679”; (10) by striking out “$1,016” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,130”; (11) by striking out “$1,262” and “$1,768” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403” and “$1,966”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,262” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403”; (13) by striking out “$1,391” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,547”; (14) by striking out “$1,581” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,758”; (15) by striking out “$1,768” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,966”; (16) by striking out “$759” and “$1,130” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$844” and “$1,257”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,137” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,264”; and (18) by striking out “$219” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$244”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Sec. 102. increases in rates of additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— 94 Stat. 1529. 38 USC 315. (1) by striking out “$62” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu and thereof “$69”; (2) by striking out “$104” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu and thereof “$116”; (3) by striking out “$138” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu and thereof “$153”; (4) by striking out “$173” and “$34” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$192” and “$38”, respectively; (5) by striking out “$42” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$47”; (6) by striking out “$77” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$86”; (7) by striking out “$111” and “$34” in clause (G) and inserting in lieu thereof “$123” and “$38”, respectively; (8) by striking out “$50” in clause (H) and inserting in lieu thereof “$56”; (9) by striking out “$112” in clause (I) and inserting in lieu thereof “$125”; and (10) by striking out “$94” in clause (J) and inserting in lieu thereof “$105”. Sec. 103. increase in clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$274” and 94 Stat. 1529. 38 USC 362. inserting in lieu thereof “$305”. Sec. 104. increases in compensation payable to certain severely disabled veterans Section 314 is amended— 38 USC 314. (1) in subsection (l), by striking out “both hands, or”; (2) in subsection (m), by striking out “two extremities at a level, or with complications, preventing natural elbow or knee action with prosthesis” and inserting in lieu thereof “both hands, or of both legs at a level, or with complications, preventing natural knee action with prostheses in place, or of one arm and one leg at levels, or with complications, preventing natural elbow and knee action with prostheses”; (3) in subsection (n), by striking out “of two extremities so near the shoulder or hip as to prevent the use of a prosthetic appliance” and inserting in lieu thereof “or loss of use of both arms at levels, or with complications, preventing natural elbow action with prostheses in place, has suffered the anatomical loss of both legs so near the hip as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances, or has suffered the anatomical loss of one arm and one leg so near the shoulder and hip as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances,”; and (4) in subsection (o), by inserting “or if the veteran has suffered the anatomical loss of both arms so near the shoulder as to prevent the use of prosthetic appliances,” after “less,”.

50. 1981

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation, Housing, and Memorial Benefits Amendments of 1981

    Pub. L. 97–66 § 101(a)(15) · 95 Stat. 1026

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

    Pub. L. 97–66, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$1,966” for “$1,768” in three places

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (p). Pub. L. 97–66, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$1,966” for “$1,768” in three places.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 101. increases in rates of disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$54” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$58”; (2) by striking out “$99” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$107”; (3) by striking out “$150” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$162”; (4) by striking out “$206” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$232”; (5) by striking out “$291” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$328”; (6) by striking out “$367” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$413”; (7) by striking out “$434” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$521”; (8) by striking out “$503” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$604”; (9) by striking out “$566” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$679”; (10) by striking out “$1,016” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,130”; (11) by striking out “$1,262” and “$1,768” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403” and “$1,966”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,262” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403”; (13) by striking out “$1,391” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,547”; (14) by striking out “$1,581” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,758”; (15) by striking out “$1,768” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,966”; (16) by striking out “$759” and “$1,130” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$844” and “$1,257”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,137” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,264”; and (18) by striking out “$219” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$244”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

51. 1981

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation, Housing, and Memorial Benefits Amendments of 1981

    Pub. L. 97–66 § 101(a)(16) · 95 Stat. 1026

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

       Pub. L. 97–66, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$844” for “$759” in cl. (2)

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

       Pub. L. 97–66, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$1,257” for “$1,130” in cl. (2)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 97–66, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$844” for “$759” in cl. (1) and “$1,257” for “$1,130” in cl. (2).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 101. increases in rates of disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$54” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$58”; (2) by striking out “$99” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$107”; (3) by striking out “$150” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$162”; (4) by striking out “$206” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$232”; (5) by striking out “$291” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$328”; (6) by striking out “$367” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$413”; (7) by striking out “$434” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$521”; (8) by striking out “$503” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$604”; (9) by striking out “$566” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$679”; (10) by striking out “$1,016” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,130”; (11) by striking out “$1,262” and “$1,768” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403” and “$1,966”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,262” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403”; (13) by striking out “$1,391” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,547”; (14) by striking out “$1,581” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,758”; (15) by striking out “$1,768” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,966”; (16) by striking out “$759” and “$1,130” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$844” and “$1,257”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,137” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,264”; and (18) by striking out “$219” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$244”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

52. 1981

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation, Housing, and Memorial Benefits Amendments of 1981

    Pub. L. 97–66 § 101(a)(17) · 95 Stat. 1026

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

    Pub. L. 97–66, § 101(a)(17), increased compensation from $1,137 to $1,264

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 97–66, § 101(a)(17), increased compensation from $1,137 to $1,264.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 101. increases in rates of disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$54” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$58”; (2) by striking out “$99” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$107”; (3) by striking out “$150” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$162”; (4) by striking out “$206” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$232”; (5) by striking out “$291” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$328”; (6) by striking out “$367” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$413”; (7) by striking out “$434” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$521”; (8) by striking out “$503” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$604”; (9) by striking out “$566” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$679”; (10) by striking out “$1,016” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,130”; (11) by striking out “$1,262” and “$1,768” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403” and “$1,966”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,262” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403”; (13) by striking out “$1,391” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,547”; (14) by striking out “$1,581” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,758”; (15) by striking out “$1,768” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,966”; (16) by striking out “$759” and “$1,130” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$844” and “$1,257”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,137” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,264”; and (18) by striking out “$219” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$244”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

53. 1981

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation, Housing, and Memorial Benefits Amendments of 1981

    Pub. L. 97–66 § 101(a)(18) · 95 Stat. 1026

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t)(1)

    Pub. L. 97–66, § 101(a)(18), increased compensation from $219 to $244

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (t)(1). Pub. L. 97–66, § 101(a)(18), increased compensation from $219 to $244.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 101. increases in rates of disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$54” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$58”; (2) by striking out “$99” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$107”; (3) by striking out “$150” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$162”; (4) by striking out “$206” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$232”; (5) by striking out “$291” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$328”; (6) by striking out “$367” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$413”; (7) by striking out “$434” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$521”; (8) by striking out “$503” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$604”; (9) by striking out “$566” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$679”; (10) by striking out “$1,016” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,130”; (11) by striking out “$1,262” and “$1,768” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403” and “$1,966”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,262” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,403”; (13) by striking out “$1,391” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,547”; (14) by striking out “$1,581” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,758”; (15) by striking out “$1,768” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,966”; (16) by striking out “$759” and “$1,130” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$844” and “$1,257”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,137” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,264”; and (18) by striking out “$219” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$244”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

54. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(b)(1) · 96 Stat. 803

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(1), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$57” for “$58”

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 97–253 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(1), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$57” for “$58”.

55. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(b)(2) · 96 Stat. 803

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(2), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$161” for “$162”

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 97–253 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(2), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$161” for “$162”.

56. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(b)(3) · 96 Stat. 803

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(3), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$412” for “$413”

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 97–253 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(3), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$412” for “$413”.

57. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(b)(4) · 96 Stat. 803

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(4), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$603” for “$604”

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 97–253 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(4), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$603” for “$604”.

58. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(b)(5) · 96 Stat. 803

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

       Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(5), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$61” for “$62”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

       Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(5), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$1,402” for “$1,403”

    3. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

       Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(5), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$1,965” for “$1,966”

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 97–253 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(5), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$61” for “$62”, “$1,402” for “$1,403”, “$61” for “$62”, and “$1,965” for “$1,966”.

59. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(b)(6) · 96 Stat. 803

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(6), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$1,402” for “$1,403”

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 97–253 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(6), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$1,402” for “$1,403”.

60. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(b)(7) · 96 Stat. 803

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(7), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$1,546” for “$1,547”

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 97–253 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(7), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$1,546” for “$1,547”.

61. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(b)(8) · 96 Stat. 803

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(8), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$1,757” for “$1,758”

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 97–253 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(8), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$1,757” for “$1,758”.

62. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(b)(9) · 96 Stat. 803

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(9), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$1,965” for “$1,966”

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 97–253 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(9), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$1,965” for “$1,966”.

63. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(b)(9) · 96 Stat. 803

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(9), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$1,965” for “$1,966” wherever appearing

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 97–253 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(9), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$1,965” for “$1,966” wherever appearing.

64. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 404(a) · 96 Stat. 803

    Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 404(a), inserted “down” after “arithmetic mean, rounded”

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 97–253 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–253, § 404(a), inserted “down” after “arithmetic mean, rounded”.

65. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(b)(10) · 96 Stat. 803

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

       Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(10), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$843” for “$844” in par. (2)

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

       Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(10), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$1,256” for “$1,257” in par. (2)

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 97–253 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(10), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$843” for “$844” in par. (1), and “$1,256” for “$1,257” in par. (2).

66. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(b)(11) · 96 Stat. 803

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(11), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$1,263” for “$1,264”

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 97–253 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(11), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$1,263” for “$1,264”.

67. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(b)(12) · 96 Stat. 803

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t)(1)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(12), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$243” for “$244”

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 97–253 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(12), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$243” for “$244”.

68. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 title I · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(1), 107, 108, substituted “$62” for “$58”

    2. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(1), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(1), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(1), 107, 108, substituted “$62” for “$58”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(1), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION Part A— Rate Increases Sec. 101. disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— 95 Stat. 1026. 38 USC 314. (1) by striking out “$58” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”; (2) by striking out “$107” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”; (3) by striking out “$162” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$173”; (4) by striking out “$232” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$249”; (5) by striking out “$328” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$352”; (6) by striking out “$413” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$443”; (7) by striking out “$521” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$559”; (8) by striking out “$604” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$648”; (9) by striking out “$679” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$729”; (10) by striking out “$1,130” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,213”; (11) by striking out “$1,403” and “$1,966” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506” and “$2,111”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,403” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506”; (13) by striking out “$1,547” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,661”; (14) by striking out “$1,758” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,888”; (15) by striking out “$1,966” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,111”; (16) by striking out “$844” and “$1,257” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$906” and “$1,350”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,264” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,357”; and (18) by striking out “$244” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$262”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Any such adjustment shall be made in conformance with the methodology used in determining the amounts of the increases under subsection (a) and specifically shall include the rounding down to the nearest dollar of each rate as so adjusted. Sec. 102. additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— (1) by striking out clauses (A) through (G) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “(A) has a spouse but no child, $74; “(B) has a spouse and one or more children, $124 plus $40 for each child in excess of one; “(C) has no spouse but one or more children, $50 plus $40 for each child in excess of one;”; (2) by redesignating clauses (H), (I), and (J) as clauses (D), (E), and (F), respectively; (3) by striking out “$56” in clause (D) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$60”; (4) by striking out “$125” in clause (E) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; and (5) by striking out “$105” in clause (F) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$112”. Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$305” and inserting in lieu thereof “$327”. Sec. 104. dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses (a) Subsection (a) of section 411 is amended to read as follows: “(a) Dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid to a surviving spouse, based on the pay grade of the person upon whose death entitlement is predicated, at monthly rates set forth in the following table: “Pay grade Monthly rate  Pay grade Monthly rate E–1 $445 W–4 $639 E–2 459 O–1 563 E–3 470 O–2 582 E–4 500 O–3 622 E–5 514 O–4 658 E–6 526 O–5 726 E–7 552 O–6 817 E–8 582 O–7 884 E–9 1608 O–8 969 W–1 563 O–9 1041 W–2 586 O–10 21139 W–3 603 “1 If the veteran served as sergeant major of the Army, senior enlisted advisor of the Navy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, or master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $655. “2 If the veteran served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or Commandant of the Marine Corps, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $1,222.” (b) Subsection (b) of such section is amended by striking out “$48” and inserting in lieu thereof “$51”. (c) Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking out “$125” and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”. (d) Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking out “$62” and inserting in lieu thereof “$66”. Sec. 105. dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 413. (1) by striking out “$210” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; (2) by striking out “$301” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$323”; (3) by striking out “$389” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417”; and (4) by striking out “$389” and “$79” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417” and “$84”, respectively. Sec. 106. supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 414 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 414. (1) by striking out “$125” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; (2) by striking out “$210” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; and (3) by striking out “$107” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”. Sec. 107. repeal of earlier rate adjustment Section 405 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 (Public Law 97–253) is repealed. Ante, p. 803. Sec. 108. The amendments made by this part shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Part B— Program Improvements Sec. 111. compensation rate increases for certain blinded veterans (a) Section 314(n) is amended by inserting “or has suffered blindness without light perception in both eyes,” after “anatomical loss of both eyes,”. (b) Section 314(p) is amended by inserting “or service-connected anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand or one foot” after “in one ear”. (c) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Sec. 112. correction of technical error with respect to entitlement to certain survivors’ benefits (a) Section 410(b)(1) is amended by inserting “or entitled to receive” after “was in receipt of”. (b) (1) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. (2) (A) As soon as practicable after September 30, 1982, the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs shall pay an amount determined under subparagraph (B) to each person who would have been entitled to a 38 USC 401 et seq. payment under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for any part of the period beginning on October 1, 1978, and ending on September 30, 1982, if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. (B) The amount of any payment to a person under subparagraph (A) is the amount equal to the total of all payments under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, that would have been made to that person for the period described in such subparagraph if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. Sec. 113. eligibility for veterans’ administration benefits of senior reserve officers’ training corps participants disabled during certain training (a) Section 101(22) is amended— (1) by striking out “and” at the end of clause (C); (2) by redesignating clause (D) as clause (E); and (3) by inserting after clause (C) the following new clause (D): “(D) duty performed by a member of a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program when ordered to such duty for the purpose of field training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 10 USC 2101 et seq. Repeal. 38 USC 4803. of title 10; and”. (b) (1) Section 403 is repealed. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 is amended by striking out the item relating to such section. (c) Notwithstanding section 8140 of title 5, United States Code, subchapter I of chapter 81 of such title does not apply in the case of a disability suffered by a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of the Army, Navy, or Air Force that is compensable under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, or a death suffered by 38 USC 301 et seq. such a member for which dependency and indemnity compensation is payable under chapter 13 of such title. 38 USC 401 et seq. (d) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) and the Effective date. 38 USC 101 note. provisions of subsection (c) shall apply only with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated after September 30, 1982.

69. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 § 101(a)(2) · 96 Stat. 1429

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

    Pub. L. 97–306, § 101(a)(2), substituted “$114” for “$107”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97–306, § 101(a)(2), substituted “$114” for “$107”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$107” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”;

70. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 title I · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(3), 107, 108, substituted “$173” for “$162”

    2. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(3), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(2), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(3), 107, 108, substituted “$173” for “$162”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(2), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION Part A— Rate Increases Sec. 101. disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— 95 Stat. 1026. 38 USC 314. (1) by striking out “$58” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”; (2) by striking out “$107” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”; (3) by striking out “$162” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$173”; (4) by striking out “$232” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$249”; (5) by striking out “$328” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$352”; (6) by striking out “$413” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$443”; (7) by striking out “$521” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$559”; (8) by striking out “$604” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$648”; (9) by striking out “$679” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$729”; (10) by striking out “$1,130” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,213”; (11) by striking out “$1,403” and “$1,966” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506” and “$2,111”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,403” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506”; (13) by striking out “$1,547” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,661”; (14) by striking out “$1,758” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,888”; (15) by striking out “$1,966” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,111”; (16) by striking out “$844” and “$1,257” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$906” and “$1,350”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,264” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,357”; and (18) by striking out “$244” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$262”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Any such adjustment shall be made in conformance with the methodology used in determining the amounts of the increases under subsection (a) and specifically shall include the rounding down to the nearest dollar of each rate as so adjusted. Sec. 102. additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— (1) by striking out clauses (A) through (G) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “(A) has a spouse but no child, $74; “(B) has a spouse and one or more children, $124 plus $40 for each child in excess of one; “(C) has no spouse but one or more children, $50 plus $40 for each child in excess of one;”; (2) by redesignating clauses (H), (I), and (J) as clauses (D), (E), and (F), respectively; (3) by striking out “$56” in clause (D) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$60”; (4) by striking out “$125” in clause (E) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; and (5) by striking out “$105” in clause (F) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$112”. Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$305” and inserting in lieu thereof “$327”. Sec. 104. dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses (a) Subsection (a) of section 411 is amended to read as follows: “(a) Dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid to a surviving spouse, based on the pay grade of the person upon whose death entitlement is predicated, at monthly rates set forth in the following table: “Pay grade Monthly rate  Pay grade Monthly rate E–1 $445 W–4 $639 E–2 459 O–1 563 E–3 470 O–2 582 E–4 500 O–3 622 E–5 514 O–4 658 E–6 526 O–5 726 E–7 552 O–6 817 E–8 582 O–7 884 E–9 1608 O–8 969 W–1 563 O–9 1041 W–2 586 O–10 21139 W–3 603 “1 If the veteran served as sergeant major of the Army, senior enlisted advisor of the Navy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, or master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $655. “2 If the veteran served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or Commandant of the Marine Corps, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $1,222.” (b) Subsection (b) of such section is amended by striking out “$48” and inserting in lieu thereof “$51”. (c) Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking out “$125” and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”. (d) Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking out “$62” and inserting in lieu thereof “$66”. Sec. 105. dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 413. (1) by striking out “$210” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; (2) by striking out “$301” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$323”; (3) by striking out “$389” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417”; and (4) by striking out “$389” and “$79” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417” and “$84”, respectively. Sec. 106. supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 414 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 414. (1) by striking out “$125” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; (2) by striking out “$210” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; and (3) by striking out “$107” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”. Sec. 107. repeal of earlier rate adjustment Section 405 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 (Public Law 97–253) is repealed. Ante, p. 803. Sec. 108. The amendments made by this part shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Part B— Program Improvements Sec. 111. compensation rate increases for certain blinded veterans (a) Section 314(n) is amended by inserting “or has suffered blindness without light perception in both eyes,” after “anatomical loss of both eyes,”. (b) Section 314(p) is amended by inserting “or service-connected anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand or one foot” after “in one ear”. (c) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Sec. 112. correction of technical error with respect to entitlement to certain survivors’ benefits (a) Section 410(b)(1) is amended by inserting “or entitled to receive” after “was in receipt of”. (b) (1) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. (2) (A) As soon as practicable after September 30, 1982, the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs shall pay an amount determined under subparagraph (B) to each person who would have been entitled to a 38 USC 401 et seq. payment under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for any part of the period beginning on October 1, 1978, and ending on September 30, 1982, if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. (B) The amount of any payment to a person under subparagraph (A) is the amount equal to the total of all payments under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, that would have been made to that person for the period described in such subparagraph if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. Sec. 113. eligibility for veterans’ administration benefits of senior reserve officers’ training corps participants disabled during certain training (a) Section 101(22) is amended— (1) by striking out “and” at the end of clause (C); (2) by redesignating clause (D) as clause (E); and (3) by inserting after clause (C) the following new clause (D): “(D) duty performed by a member of a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program when ordered to such duty for the purpose of field training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 10 USC 2101 et seq. Repeal. 38 USC 4803. of title 10; and”. (b) (1) Section 403 is repealed. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 is amended by striking out the item relating to such section. (c) Notwithstanding section 8140 of title 5, United States Code, subchapter I of chapter 81 of such title does not apply in the case of a disability suffered by a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of the Army, Navy, or Air Force that is compensable under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, or a death suffered by 38 USC 301 et seq. such a member for which dependency and indemnity compensation is payable under chapter 13 of such title. 38 USC 401 et seq. (d) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) and the Effective date. 38 USC 101 note. provisions of subsection (c) shall apply only with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated after September 30, 1982.

71. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 § 101(a)(4) · 96 Stat. 1429

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

    Pub. L. 97–306, § 101(a)(4), substituted “$249” for “$232”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 97–306, § 101(a)(4), substituted “$249” for “$232”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$232” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$249”;

72. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 § 101(a)(5) · 96 Stat. 1429

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

    Pub. L. 97–306, § 101(a)(5), substituted “$352” for “$328”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 97–306, § 101(a)(5), substituted “$352” for “$328”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking out “$328” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$352”;

73. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 title I · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(6), 107, 108, substituted “$443” for “$413”

    2. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(6), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(3), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(6), 107, 108, substituted “$443” for “$413”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(3), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION Part A— Rate Increases Sec. 101. disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— 95 Stat. 1026. 38 USC 314. (1) by striking out “$58” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”; (2) by striking out “$107” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”; (3) by striking out “$162” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$173”; (4) by striking out “$232” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$249”; (5) by striking out “$328” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$352”; (6) by striking out “$413” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$443”; (7) by striking out “$521” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$559”; (8) by striking out “$604” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$648”; (9) by striking out “$679” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$729”; (10) by striking out “$1,130” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,213”; (11) by striking out “$1,403” and “$1,966” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506” and “$2,111”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,403” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506”; (13) by striking out “$1,547” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,661”; (14) by striking out “$1,758” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,888”; (15) by striking out “$1,966” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,111”; (16) by striking out “$844” and “$1,257” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$906” and “$1,350”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,264” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,357”; and (18) by striking out “$244” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$262”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Any such adjustment shall be made in conformance with the methodology used in determining the amounts of the increases under subsection (a) and specifically shall include the rounding down to the nearest dollar of each rate as so adjusted. Sec. 102. additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— (1) by striking out clauses (A) through (G) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “(A) has a spouse but no child, $74; “(B) has a spouse and one or more children, $124 plus $40 for each child in excess of one; “(C) has no spouse but one or more children, $50 plus $40 for each child in excess of one;”; (2) by redesignating clauses (H), (I), and (J) as clauses (D), (E), and (F), respectively; (3) by striking out “$56” in clause (D) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$60”; (4) by striking out “$125” in clause (E) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; and (5) by striking out “$105” in clause (F) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$112”. Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$305” and inserting in lieu thereof “$327”. Sec. 104. dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses (a) Subsection (a) of section 411 is amended to read as follows: “(a) Dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid to a surviving spouse, based on the pay grade of the person upon whose death entitlement is predicated, at monthly rates set forth in the following table: “Pay grade Monthly rate  Pay grade Monthly rate E–1 $445 W–4 $639 E–2 459 O–1 563 E–3 470 O–2 582 E–4 500 O–3 622 E–5 514 O–4 658 E–6 526 O–5 726 E–7 552 O–6 817 E–8 582 O–7 884 E–9 1608 O–8 969 W–1 563 O–9 1041 W–2 586 O–10 21139 W–3 603 “1 If the veteran served as sergeant major of the Army, senior enlisted advisor of the Navy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, or master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $655. “2 If the veteran served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or Commandant of the Marine Corps, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $1,222.” (b) Subsection (b) of such section is amended by striking out “$48” and inserting in lieu thereof “$51”. (c) Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking out “$125” and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”. (d) Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking out “$62” and inserting in lieu thereof “$66”. Sec. 105. dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 413. (1) by striking out “$210” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; (2) by striking out “$301” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$323”; (3) by striking out “$389” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417”; and (4) by striking out “$389” and “$79” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417” and “$84”, respectively. Sec. 106. supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 414 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 414. (1) by striking out “$125” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; (2) by striking out “$210” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; and (3) by striking out “$107” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”. Sec. 107. repeal of earlier rate adjustment Section 405 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 (Public Law 97–253) is repealed. Ante, p. 803. Sec. 108. The amendments made by this part shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Part B— Program Improvements Sec. 111. compensation rate increases for certain blinded veterans (a) Section 314(n) is amended by inserting “or has suffered blindness without light perception in both eyes,” after “anatomical loss of both eyes,”. (b) Section 314(p) is amended by inserting “or service-connected anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand or one foot” after “in one ear”. (c) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Sec. 112. correction of technical error with respect to entitlement to certain survivors’ benefits (a) Section 410(b)(1) is amended by inserting “or entitled to receive” after “was in receipt of”. (b) (1) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. (2) (A) As soon as practicable after September 30, 1982, the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs shall pay an amount determined under subparagraph (B) to each person who would have been entitled to a 38 USC 401 et seq. payment under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for any part of the period beginning on October 1, 1978, and ending on September 30, 1982, if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. (B) The amount of any payment to a person under subparagraph (A) is the amount equal to the total of all payments under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, that would have been made to that person for the period described in such subparagraph if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. Sec. 113. eligibility for veterans’ administration benefits of senior reserve officers’ training corps participants disabled during certain training (a) Section 101(22) is amended— (1) by striking out “and” at the end of clause (C); (2) by redesignating clause (D) as clause (E); and (3) by inserting after clause (C) the following new clause (D): “(D) duty performed by a member of a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program when ordered to such duty for the purpose of field training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 10 USC 2101 et seq. Repeal. 38 USC 4803. of title 10; and”. (b) (1) Section 403 is repealed. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 is amended by striking out the item relating to such section. (c) Notwithstanding section 8140 of title 5, United States Code, subchapter I of chapter 81 of such title does not apply in the case of a disability suffered by a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of the Army, Navy, or Air Force that is compensable under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, or a death suffered by 38 USC 301 et seq. such a member for which dependency and indemnity compensation is payable under chapter 13 of such title. 38 USC 401 et seq. (d) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) and the Effective date. 38 USC 101 note. provisions of subsection (c) shall apply only with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated after September 30, 1982.

74. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 § 101(a)(7) · 96 Stat. 1429

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

    Pub. L. 97–306, § 101(a)(7), substituted “$559” for “$521”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 97–306, § 101(a)(7), substituted “$559” for “$521”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (7) by striking out “$521” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$559”;

75. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 title I · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(8), 107, 108, substituted “$648” for “$604”

    2. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(8), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(4), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(8), 107, 108, substituted “$648” for “$604”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(4), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION Part A— Rate Increases Sec. 101. disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— 95 Stat. 1026. 38 USC 314. (1) by striking out “$58” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”; (2) by striking out “$107” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”; (3) by striking out “$162” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$173”; (4) by striking out “$232” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$249”; (5) by striking out “$328” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$352”; (6) by striking out “$413” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$443”; (7) by striking out “$521” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$559”; (8) by striking out “$604” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$648”; (9) by striking out “$679” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$729”; (10) by striking out “$1,130” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,213”; (11) by striking out “$1,403” and “$1,966” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506” and “$2,111”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,403” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506”; (13) by striking out “$1,547” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,661”; (14) by striking out “$1,758” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,888”; (15) by striking out “$1,966” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,111”; (16) by striking out “$844” and “$1,257” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$906” and “$1,350”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,264” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,357”; and (18) by striking out “$244” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$262”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Any such adjustment shall be made in conformance with the methodology used in determining the amounts of the increases under subsection (a) and specifically shall include the rounding down to the nearest dollar of each rate as so adjusted. Sec. 102. additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— (1) by striking out clauses (A) through (G) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “(A) has a spouse but no child, $74; “(B) has a spouse and one or more children, $124 plus $40 for each child in excess of one; “(C) has no spouse but one or more children, $50 plus $40 for each child in excess of one;”; (2) by redesignating clauses (H), (I), and (J) as clauses (D), (E), and (F), respectively; (3) by striking out “$56” in clause (D) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$60”; (4) by striking out “$125” in clause (E) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; and (5) by striking out “$105” in clause (F) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$112”. Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$305” and inserting in lieu thereof “$327”. Sec. 104. dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses (a) Subsection (a) of section 411 is amended to read as follows: “(a) Dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid to a surviving spouse, based on the pay grade of the person upon whose death entitlement is predicated, at monthly rates set forth in the following table: “Pay grade Monthly rate  Pay grade Monthly rate E–1 $445 W–4 $639 E–2 459 O–1 563 E–3 470 O–2 582 E–4 500 O–3 622 E–5 514 O–4 658 E–6 526 O–5 726 E–7 552 O–6 817 E–8 582 O–7 884 E–9 1608 O–8 969 W–1 563 O–9 1041 W–2 586 O–10 21139 W–3 603 “1 If the veteran served as sergeant major of the Army, senior enlisted advisor of the Navy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, or master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $655. “2 If the veteran served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or Commandant of the Marine Corps, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $1,222.” (b) Subsection (b) of such section is amended by striking out “$48” and inserting in lieu thereof “$51”. (c) Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking out “$125” and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”. (d) Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking out “$62” and inserting in lieu thereof “$66”. Sec. 105. dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 413. (1) by striking out “$210” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; (2) by striking out “$301” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$323”; (3) by striking out “$389” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417”; and (4) by striking out “$389” and “$79” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417” and “$84”, respectively. Sec. 106. supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 414 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 414. (1) by striking out “$125” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; (2) by striking out “$210” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; and (3) by striking out “$107” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”. Sec. 107. repeal of earlier rate adjustment Section 405 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 (Public Law 97–253) is repealed. Ante, p. 803. Sec. 108. The amendments made by this part shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Part B— Program Improvements Sec. 111. compensation rate increases for certain blinded veterans (a) Section 314(n) is amended by inserting “or has suffered blindness without light perception in both eyes,” after “anatomical loss of both eyes,”. (b) Section 314(p) is amended by inserting “or service-connected anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand or one foot” after “in one ear”. (c) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Sec. 112. correction of technical error with respect to entitlement to certain survivors’ benefits (a) Section 410(b)(1) is amended by inserting “or entitled to receive” after “was in receipt of”. (b) (1) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. (2) (A) As soon as practicable after September 30, 1982, the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs shall pay an amount determined under subparagraph (B) to each person who would have been entitled to a 38 USC 401 et seq. payment under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for any part of the period beginning on October 1, 1978, and ending on September 30, 1982, if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. (B) The amount of any payment to a person under subparagraph (A) is the amount equal to the total of all payments under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, that would have been made to that person for the period described in such subparagraph if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. Sec. 113. eligibility for veterans’ administration benefits of senior reserve officers’ training corps participants disabled during certain training (a) Section 101(22) is amended— (1) by striking out “and” at the end of clause (C); (2) by redesignating clause (D) as clause (E); and (3) by inserting after clause (C) the following new clause (D): “(D) duty performed by a member of a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program when ordered to such duty for the purpose of field training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 10 USC 2101 et seq. Repeal. 38 USC 4803. of title 10; and”. (b) (1) Section 403 is repealed. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 is amended by striking out the item relating to such section. (c) Notwithstanding section 8140 of title 5, United States Code, subchapter I of chapter 81 of such title does not apply in the case of a disability suffered by a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of the Army, Navy, or Air Force that is compensable under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, or a death suffered by 38 USC 301 et seq. such a member for which dependency and indemnity compensation is payable under chapter 13 of such title. 38 USC 401 et seq. (d) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) and the Effective date. 38 USC 101 note. provisions of subsection (c) shall apply only with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated after September 30, 1982.

76. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 § 101(a)(9) · 96 Stat. 1429

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

    Pub. L. 97–306, § 101(a)(9), substituted “$729” for “$679”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 97–306, § 101(a)(9), substituted “$729” for “$679”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (9) by striking out “$679” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$729”;

77. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 § 101(a)(10) · 96 Stat. 1429

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

    Pub. L. 97–306, § 101(a)(10), substituted “$1,213” for “$1,130”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 97–306, § 101(a)(10), substituted “$1,213” for “$1,130”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (10) by striking out “$1,130” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,213”;

78. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 title I · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(11), 107, 108, substituted “$1,506” for “$1,403”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(11), 107, 108, substituted “$2,111” for “$1,966”

    3. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(11), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(5), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(11), 107, 108, substituted “$1,506” for “$1,403” and “$2,111” for “$1,966”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(5), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION Part A— Rate Increases Sec. 101. disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— 95 Stat. 1026. 38 USC 314. (1) by striking out “$58” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”; (2) by striking out “$107” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”; (3) by striking out “$162” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$173”; (4) by striking out “$232” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$249”; (5) by striking out “$328” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$352”; (6) by striking out “$413” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$443”; (7) by striking out “$521” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$559”; (8) by striking out “$604” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$648”; (9) by striking out “$679” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$729”; (10) by striking out “$1,130” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,213”; (11) by striking out “$1,403” and “$1,966” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506” and “$2,111”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,403” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506”; (13) by striking out “$1,547” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,661”; (14) by striking out “$1,758” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,888”; (15) by striking out “$1,966” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,111”; (16) by striking out “$844” and “$1,257” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$906” and “$1,350”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,264” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,357”; and (18) by striking out “$244” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$262”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Any such adjustment shall be made in conformance with the methodology used in determining the amounts of the increases under subsection (a) and specifically shall include the rounding down to the nearest dollar of each rate as so adjusted. Sec. 102. additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— (1) by striking out clauses (A) through (G) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “(A) has a spouse but no child, $74; “(B) has a spouse and one or more children, $124 plus $40 for each child in excess of one; “(C) has no spouse but one or more children, $50 plus $40 for each child in excess of one;”; (2) by redesignating clauses (H), (I), and (J) as clauses (D), (E), and (F), respectively; (3) by striking out “$56” in clause (D) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$60”; (4) by striking out “$125” in clause (E) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; and (5) by striking out “$105” in clause (F) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$112”. Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$305” and inserting in lieu thereof “$327”. Sec. 104. dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses (a) Subsection (a) of section 411 is amended to read as follows: “(a) Dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid to a surviving spouse, based on the pay grade of the person upon whose death entitlement is predicated, at monthly rates set forth in the following table: “Pay grade Monthly rate  Pay grade Monthly rate E–1 $445 W–4 $639 E–2 459 O–1 563 E–3 470 O–2 582 E–4 500 O–3 622 E–5 514 O–4 658 E–6 526 O–5 726 E–7 552 O–6 817 E–8 582 O–7 884 E–9 1608 O–8 969 W–1 563 O–9 1041 W–2 586 O–10 21139 W–3 603 “1 If the veteran served as sergeant major of the Army, senior enlisted advisor of the Navy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, or master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $655. “2 If the veteran served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or Commandant of the Marine Corps, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $1,222.” (b) Subsection (b) of such section is amended by striking out “$48” and inserting in lieu thereof “$51”. (c) Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking out “$125” and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”. (d) Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking out “$62” and inserting in lieu thereof “$66”. Sec. 105. dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 413. (1) by striking out “$210” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; (2) by striking out “$301” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$323”; (3) by striking out “$389” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417”; and (4) by striking out “$389” and “$79” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417” and “$84”, respectively. Sec. 106. supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 414 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 414. (1) by striking out “$125” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; (2) by striking out “$210” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; and (3) by striking out “$107” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”. Sec. 107. repeal of earlier rate adjustment Section 405 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 (Public Law 97–253) is repealed. Ante, p. 803. Sec. 108. The amendments made by this part shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Part B— Program Improvements Sec. 111. compensation rate increases for certain blinded veterans (a) Section 314(n) is amended by inserting “or has suffered blindness without light perception in both eyes,” after “anatomical loss of both eyes,”. (b) Section 314(p) is amended by inserting “or service-connected anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand or one foot” after “in one ear”. (c) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Sec. 112. correction of technical error with respect to entitlement to certain survivors’ benefits (a) Section 410(b)(1) is amended by inserting “or entitled to receive” after “was in receipt of”. (b) (1) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. (2) (A) As soon as practicable after September 30, 1982, the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs shall pay an amount determined under subparagraph (B) to each person who would have been entitled to a 38 USC 401 et seq. payment under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for any part of the period beginning on October 1, 1978, and ending on September 30, 1982, if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. (B) The amount of any payment to a person under subparagraph (A) is the amount equal to the total of all payments under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, that would have been made to that person for the period described in such subparagraph if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. Sec. 113. eligibility for veterans’ administration benefits of senior reserve officers’ training corps participants disabled during certain training (a) Section 101(22) is amended— (1) by striking out “and” at the end of clause (C); (2) by redesignating clause (D) as clause (E); and (3) by inserting after clause (C) the following new clause (D): “(D) duty performed by a member of a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program when ordered to such duty for the purpose of field training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 10 USC 2101 et seq. Repeal. 38 USC 4803. of title 10; and”. (b) (1) Section 403 is repealed. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 is amended by striking out the item relating to such section. (c) Notwithstanding section 8140 of title 5, United States Code, subchapter I of chapter 81 of such title does not apply in the case of a disability suffered by a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of the Army, Navy, or Air Force that is compensable under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, or a death suffered by 38 USC 301 et seq. such a member for which dependency and indemnity compensation is payable under chapter 13 of such title. 38 USC 401 et seq. (d) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) and the Effective date. 38 USC 101 note. provisions of subsection (c) shall apply only with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated after September 30, 1982.

79. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 title I · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(12), 107, 108, substituted “$1,506” for “$1,403”

    2. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(12), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(6), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(12), 107, 108, substituted “$1,506” for “$1,403”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(6), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION Part A— Rate Increases Sec. 101. disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— 95 Stat. 1026. 38 USC 314. (1) by striking out “$58” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”; (2) by striking out “$107” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”; (3) by striking out “$162” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$173”; (4) by striking out “$232” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$249”; (5) by striking out “$328” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$352”; (6) by striking out “$413” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$443”; (7) by striking out “$521” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$559”; (8) by striking out “$604” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$648”; (9) by striking out “$679” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$729”; (10) by striking out “$1,130” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,213”; (11) by striking out “$1,403” and “$1,966” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506” and “$2,111”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,403” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506”; (13) by striking out “$1,547” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,661”; (14) by striking out “$1,758” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,888”; (15) by striking out “$1,966” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,111”; (16) by striking out “$844” and “$1,257” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$906” and “$1,350”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,264” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,357”; and (18) by striking out “$244” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$262”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Any such adjustment shall be made in conformance with the methodology used in determining the amounts of the increases under subsection (a) and specifically shall include the rounding down to the nearest dollar of each rate as so adjusted. Sec. 102. additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— (1) by striking out clauses (A) through (G) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “(A) has a spouse but no child, $74; “(B) has a spouse and one or more children, $124 plus $40 for each child in excess of one; “(C) has no spouse but one or more children, $50 plus $40 for each child in excess of one;”; (2) by redesignating clauses (H), (I), and (J) as clauses (D), (E), and (F), respectively; (3) by striking out “$56” in clause (D) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$60”; (4) by striking out “$125” in clause (E) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; and (5) by striking out “$105” in clause (F) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$112”. Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$305” and inserting in lieu thereof “$327”. Sec. 104. dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses (a) Subsection (a) of section 411 is amended to read as follows: “(a) Dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid to a surviving spouse, based on the pay grade of the person upon whose death entitlement is predicated, at monthly rates set forth in the following table: “Pay grade Monthly rate  Pay grade Monthly rate E–1 $445 W–4 $639 E–2 459 O–1 563 E–3 470 O–2 582 E–4 500 O–3 622 E–5 514 O–4 658 E–6 526 O–5 726 E–7 552 O–6 817 E–8 582 O–7 884 E–9 1608 O–8 969 W–1 563 O–9 1041 W–2 586 O–10 21139 W–3 603 “1 If the veteran served as sergeant major of the Army, senior enlisted advisor of the Navy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, or master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $655. “2 If the veteran served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or Commandant of the Marine Corps, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $1,222.” (b) Subsection (b) of such section is amended by striking out “$48” and inserting in lieu thereof “$51”. (c) Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking out “$125” and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”. (d) Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking out “$62” and inserting in lieu thereof “$66”. Sec. 105. dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 413. (1) by striking out “$210” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; (2) by striking out “$301” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$323”; (3) by striking out “$389” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417”; and (4) by striking out “$389” and “$79” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417” and “$84”, respectively. Sec. 106. supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 414 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 414. (1) by striking out “$125” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; (2) by striking out “$210” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; and (3) by striking out “$107” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”. Sec. 107. repeal of earlier rate adjustment Section 405 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 (Public Law 97–253) is repealed. Ante, p. 803. Sec. 108. The amendments made by this part shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Part B— Program Improvements Sec. 111. compensation rate increases for certain blinded veterans (a) Section 314(n) is amended by inserting “or has suffered blindness without light perception in both eyes,” after “anatomical loss of both eyes,”. (b) Section 314(p) is amended by inserting “or service-connected anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand or one foot” after “in one ear”. (c) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Sec. 112. correction of technical error with respect to entitlement to certain survivors’ benefits (a) Section 410(b)(1) is amended by inserting “or entitled to receive” after “was in receipt of”. (b) (1) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. (2) (A) As soon as practicable after September 30, 1982, the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs shall pay an amount determined under subparagraph (B) to each person who would have been entitled to a 38 USC 401 et seq. payment under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for any part of the period beginning on October 1, 1978, and ending on September 30, 1982, if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. (B) The amount of any payment to a person under subparagraph (A) is the amount equal to the total of all payments under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, that would have been made to that person for the period described in such subparagraph if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. Sec. 113. eligibility for veterans’ administration benefits of senior reserve officers’ training corps participants disabled during certain training (a) Section 101(22) is amended— (1) by striking out “and” at the end of clause (C); (2) by redesignating clause (D) as clause (E); and (3) by inserting after clause (C) the following new clause (D): “(D) duty performed by a member of a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program when ordered to such duty for the purpose of field training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 10 USC 2101 et seq. Repeal. 38 USC 4803. of title 10; and”. (b) (1) Section 403 is repealed. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 is amended by striking out the item relating to such section. (c) Notwithstanding section 8140 of title 5, United States Code, subchapter I of chapter 81 of such title does not apply in the case of a disability suffered by a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of the Army, Navy, or Air Force that is compensable under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, or a death suffered by 38 USC 301 et seq. such a member for which dependency and indemnity compensation is payable under chapter 13 of such title. 38 USC 401 et seq. (d) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) and the Effective date. 38 USC 101 note. provisions of subsection (c) shall apply only with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated after September 30, 1982.

80. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 title I · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(13), 107, 108, substituted “$1,661” for “$1,547”

    2. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(13), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(7), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(13), 107, 108, substituted “$1,661” for “$1,547”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(7), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION Part A— Rate Increases Sec. 101. disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— 95 Stat. 1026. 38 USC 314. (1) by striking out “$58” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”; (2) by striking out “$107” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”; (3) by striking out “$162” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$173”; (4) by striking out “$232” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$249”; (5) by striking out “$328” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$352”; (6) by striking out “$413” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$443”; (7) by striking out “$521” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$559”; (8) by striking out “$604” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$648”; (9) by striking out “$679” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$729”; (10) by striking out “$1,130” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,213”; (11) by striking out “$1,403” and “$1,966” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506” and “$2,111”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,403” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506”; (13) by striking out “$1,547” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,661”; (14) by striking out “$1,758” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,888”; (15) by striking out “$1,966” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,111”; (16) by striking out “$844” and “$1,257” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$906” and “$1,350”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,264” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,357”; and (18) by striking out “$244” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$262”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Any such adjustment shall be made in conformance with the methodology used in determining the amounts of the increases under subsection (a) and specifically shall include the rounding down to the nearest dollar of each rate as so adjusted. Sec. 102. additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— (1) by striking out clauses (A) through (G) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “(A) has a spouse but no child, $74; “(B) has a spouse and one or more children, $124 plus $40 for each child in excess of one; “(C) has no spouse but one or more children, $50 plus $40 for each child in excess of one;”; (2) by redesignating clauses (H), (I), and (J) as clauses (D), (E), and (F), respectively; (3) by striking out “$56” in clause (D) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$60”; (4) by striking out “$125” in clause (E) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; and (5) by striking out “$105” in clause (F) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$112”. Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$305” and inserting in lieu thereof “$327”. Sec. 104. dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses (a) Subsection (a) of section 411 is amended to read as follows: “(a) Dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid to a surviving spouse, based on the pay grade of the person upon whose death entitlement is predicated, at monthly rates set forth in the following table: “Pay grade Monthly rate  Pay grade Monthly rate E–1 $445 W–4 $639 E–2 459 O–1 563 E–3 470 O–2 582 E–4 500 O–3 622 E–5 514 O–4 658 E–6 526 O–5 726 E–7 552 O–6 817 E–8 582 O–7 884 E–9 1608 O–8 969 W–1 563 O–9 1041 W–2 586 O–10 21139 W–3 603 “1 If the veteran served as sergeant major of the Army, senior enlisted advisor of the Navy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, or master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $655. “2 If the veteran served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or Commandant of the Marine Corps, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $1,222.” (b) Subsection (b) of such section is amended by striking out “$48” and inserting in lieu thereof “$51”. (c) Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking out “$125” and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”. (d) Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking out “$62” and inserting in lieu thereof “$66”. Sec. 105. dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 413. (1) by striking out “$210” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; (2) by striking out “$301” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$323”; (3) by striking out “$389” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417”; and (4) by striking out “$389” and “$79” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417” and “$84”, respectively. Sec. 106. supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 414 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 414. (1) by striking out “$125” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; (2) by striking out “$210” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; and (3) by striking out “$107” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”. Sec. 107. repeal of earlier rate adjustment Section 405 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 (Public Law 97–253) is repealed. Ante, p. 803. Sec. 108. The amendments made by this part shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Part B— Program Improvements Sec. 111. compensation rate increases for certain blinded veterans (a) Section 314(n) is amended by inserting “or has suffered blindness without light perception in both eyes,” after “anatomical loss of both eyes,”. (b) Section 314(p) is amended by inserting “or service-connected anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand or one foot” after “in one ear”. (c) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Sec. 112. correction of technical error with respect to entitlement to certain survivors’ benefits (a) Section 410(b)(1) is amended by inserting “or entitled to receive” after “was in receipt of”. (b) (1) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. (2) (A) As soon as practicable after September 30, 1982, the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs shall pay an amount determined under subparagraph (B) to each person who would have been entitled to a 38 USC 401 et seq. payment under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for any part of the period beginning on October 1, 1978, and ending on September 30, 1982, if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. (B) The amount of any payment to a person under subparagraph (A) is the amount equal to the total of all payments under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, that would have been made to that person for the period described in such subparagraph if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. Sec. 113. eligibility for veterans’ administration benefits of senior reserve officers’ training corps participants disabled during certain training (a) Section 101(22) is amended— (1) by striking out “and” at the end of clause (C); (2) by redesignating clause (D) as clause (E); and (3) by inserting after clause (C) the following new clause (D): “(D) duty performed by a member of a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program when ordered to such duty for the purpose of field training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 10 USC 2101 et seq. Repeal. 38 USC 4803. of title 10; and”. (b) (1) Section 403 is repealed. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 is amended by striking out the item relating to such section. (c) Notwithstanding section 8140 of title 5, United States Code, subchapter I of chapter 81 of such title does not apply in the case of a disability suffered by a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of the Army, Navy, or Air Force that is compensable under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, or a death suffered by 38 USC 301 et seq. such a member for which dependency and indemnity compensation is payable under chapter 13 of such title. 38 USC 401 et seq. (d) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) and the Effective date. 38 USC 101 note. provisions of subsection (c) shall apply only with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated after September 30, 1982.

81. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 title I · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(14), 107, 108, 111(a), inserted “or has suffered blindness without light perception in both eyes,” after “anatomical loss of both eyes,”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(14), 107, 108, 111(a), substituted “$1,888” for “$1,758”

    3. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(14), 107, 108, 111(a), repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(8), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(14), 107, 108, 111(a), inserted “or has suffered blindness without light perception in both eyes,” after “anatomical loss of both eyes,”, substituted “$1,888” for “$1,758”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(8), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION Part A— Rate Increases Sec. 101. disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— 95 Stat. 1026. 38 USC 314. (1) by striking out “$58” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”; (2) by striking out “$107” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”; (3) by striking out “$162” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$173”; (4) by striking out “$232” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$249”; (5) by striking out “$328” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$352”; (6) by striking out “$413” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$443”; (7) by striking out “$521” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$559”; (8) by striking out “$604” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$648”; (9) by striking out “$679” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$729”; (10) by striking out “$1,130” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,213”; (11) by striking out “$1,403” and “$1,966” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506” and “$2,111”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,403” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506”; (13) by striking out “$1,547” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,661”; (14) by striking out “$1,758” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,888”; (15) by striking out “$1,966” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,111”; (16) by striking out “$844” and “$1,257” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$906” and “$1,350”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,264” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,357”; and (18) by striking out “$244” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$262”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Any such adjustment shall be made in conformance with the methodology used in determining the amounts of the increases under subsection (a) and specifically shall include the rounding down to the nearest dollar of each rate as so adjusted. Sec. 102. additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— (1) by striking out clauses (A) through (G) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “(A) has a spouse but no child, $74; “(B) has a spouse and one or more children, $124 plus $40 for each child in excess of one; “(C) has no spouse but one or more children, $50 plus $40 for each child in excess of one;”; (2) by redesignating clauses (H), (I), and (J) as clauses (D), (E), and (F), respectively; (3) by striking out “$56” in clause (D) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$60”; (4) by striking out “$125” in clause (E) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; and (5) by striking out “$105” in clause (F) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$112”. Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$305” and inserting in lieu thereof “$327”. Sec. 104. dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses (a) Subsection (a) of section 411 is amended to read as follows: “(a) Dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid to a surviving spouse, based on the pay grade of the person upon whose death entitlement is predicated, at monthly rates set forth in the following table: “Pay grade Monthly rate  Pay grade Monthly rate E–1 $445 W–4 $639 E–2 459 O–1 563 E–3 470 O–2 582 E–4 500 O–3 622 E–5 514 O–4 658 E–6 526 O–5 726 E–7 552 O–6 817 E–8 582 O–7 884 E–9 1608 O–8 969 W–1 563 O–9 1041 W–2 586 O–10 21139 W–3 603 “1 If the veteran served as sergeant major of the Army, senior enlisted advisor of the Navy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, or master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $655. “2 If the veteran served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or Commandant of the Marine Corps, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $1,222.” (b) Subsection (b) of such section is amended by striking out “$48” and inserting in lieu thereof “$51”. (c) Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking out “$125” and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”. (d) Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking out “$62” and inserting in lieu thereof “$66”. Sec. 105. dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 413. (1) by striking out “$210” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; (2) by striking out “$301” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$323”; (3) by striking out “$389” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417”; and (4) by striking out “$389” and “$79” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417” and “$84”, respectively. Sec. 106. supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 414 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 414. (1) by striking out “$125” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; (2) by striking out “$210” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; and (3) by striking out “$107” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”. Sec. 107. repeal of earlier rate adjustment Section 405 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 (Public Law 97–253) is repealed. Ante, p. 803. Sec. 108. The amendments made by this part shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Part B— Program Improvements Sec. 111. compensation rate increases for certain blinded veterans (a) Section 314(n) is amended by inserting “or has suffered blindness without light perception in both eyes,” after “anatomical loss of both eyes,”. (b) Section 314(p) is amended by inserting “or service-connected anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand or one foot” after “in one ear”. (c) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Sec. 112. correction of technical error with respect to entitlement to certain survivors’ benefits (a) Section 410(b)(1) is amended by inserting “or entitled to receive” after “was in receipt of”. (b) (1) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. (2) (A) As soon as practicable after September 30, 1982, the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs shall pay an amount determined under subparagraph (B) to each person who would have been entitled to a 38 USC 401 et seq. payment under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for any part of the period beginning on October 1, 1978, and ending on September 30, 1982, if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. (B) The amount of any payment to a person under subparagraph (A) is the amount equal to the total of all payments under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, that would have been made to that person for the period described in such subparagraph if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. Sec. 113. eligibility for veterans’ administration benefits of senior reserve officers’ training corps participants disabled during certain training (a) Section 101(22) is amended— (1) by striking out “and” at the end of clause (C); (2) by redesignating clause (D) as clause (E); and (3) by inserting after clause (C) the following new clause (D): “(D) duty performed by a member of a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program when ordered to such duty for the purpose of field training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 10 USC 2101 et seq. Repeal. 38 USC 4803. of title 10; and”. (b) (1) Section 403 is repealed. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 is amended by striking out the item relating to such section. (c) Notwithstanding section 8140 of title 5, United States Code, subchapter I of chapter 81 of such title does not apply in the case of a disability suffered by a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of the Army, Navy, or Air Force that is compensable under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, or a death suffered by 38 USC 301 et seq. such a member for which dependency and indemnity compensation is payable under chapter 13 of such title. 38 USC 401 et seq. (d) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) and the Effective date. 38 USC 101 note. provisions of subsection (c) shall apply only with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated after September 30, 1982.

82. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 title I · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(15), 107, 108, substituted “$2,111” for “$1,966”

    2. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(15), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(9), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (o). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(15), 107, 108, substituted “$2,111” for “$1,966”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(9), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION Part A— Rate Increases Sec. 101. disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— 95 Stat. 1026. 38 USC 314. (1) by striking out “$58” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”; (2) by striking out “$107” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”; (3) by striking out “$162” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$173”; (4) by striking out “$232” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$249”; (5) by striking out “$328” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$352”; (6) by striking out “$413” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$443”; (7) by striking out “$521” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$559”; (8) by striking out “$604” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$648”; (9) by striking out “$679” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$729”; (10) by striking out “$1,130” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,213”; (11) by striking out “$1,403” and “$1,966” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506” and “$2,111”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,403” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506”; (13) by striking out “$1,547” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,661”; (14) by striking out “$1,758” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,888”; (15) by striking out “$1,966” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,111”; (16) by striking out “$844” and “$1,257” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$906” and “$1,350”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,264” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,357”; and (18) by striking out “$244” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$262”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Any such adjustment shall be made in conformance with the methodology used in determining the amounts of the increases under subsection (a) and specifically shall include the rounding down to the nearest dollar of each rate as so adjusted. Sec. 102. additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— (1) by striking out clauses (A) through (G) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “(A) has a spouse but no child, $74; “(B) has a spouse and one or more children, $124 plus $40 for each child in excess of one; “(C) has no spouse but one or more children, $50 plus $40 for each child in excess of one;”; (2) by redesignating clauses (H), (I), and (J) as clauses (D), (E), and (F), respectively; (3) by striking out “$56” in clause (D) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$60”; (4) by striking out “$125” in clause (E) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; and (5) by striking out “$105” in clause (F) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$112”. Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$305” and inserting in lieu thereof “$327”. Sec. 104. dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses (a) Subsection (a) of section 411 is amended to read as follows: “(a) Dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid to a surviving spouse, based on the pay grade of the person upon whose death entitlement is predicated, at monthly rates set forth in the following table: “Pay grade Monthly rate  Pay grade Monthly rate E–1 $445 W–4 $639 E–2 459 O–1 563 E–3 470 O–2 582 E–4 500 O–3 622 E–5 514 O–4 658 E–6 526 O–5 726 E–7 552 O–6 817 E–8 582 O–7 884 E–9 1608 O–8 969 W–1 563 O–9 1041 W–2 586 O–10 21139 W–3 603 “1 If the veteran served as sergeant major of the Army, senior enlisted advisor of the Navy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, or master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $655. “2 If the veteran served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or Commandant of the Marine Corps, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $1,222.” (b) Subsection (b) of such section is amended by striking out “$48” and inserting in lieu thereof “$51”. (c) Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking out “$125” and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”. (d) Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking out “$62” and inserting in lieu thereof “$66”. Sec. 105. dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 413. (1) by striking out “$210” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; (2) by striking out “$301” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$323”; (3) by striking out “$389” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417”; and (4) by striking out “$389” and “$79” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417” and “$84”, respectively. Sec. 106. supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 414 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 414. (1) by striking out “$125” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; (2) by striking out “$210” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; and (3) by striking out “$107” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”. Sec. 107. repeal of earlier rate adjustment Section 405 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 (Public Law 97–253) is repealed. Ante, p. 803. Sec. 108. The amendments made by this part shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Part B— Program Improvements Sec. 111. compensation rate increases for certain blinded veterans (a) Section 314(n) is amended by inserting “or has suffered blindness without light perception in both eyes,” after “anatomical loss of both eyes,”. (b) Section 314(p) is amended by inserting “or service-connected anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand or one foot” after “in one ear”. (c) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Sec. 112. correction of technical error with respect to entitlement to certain survivors’ benefits (a) Section 410(b)(1) is amended by inserting “or entitled to receive” after “was in receipt of”. (b) (1) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. (2) (A) As soon as practicable after September 30, 1982, the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs shall pay an amount determined under subparagraph (B) to each person who would have been entitled to a 38 USC 401 et seq. payment under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for any part of the period beginning on October 1, 1978, and ending on September 30, 1982, if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. (B) The amount of any payment to a person under subparagraph (A) is the amount equal to the total of all payments under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, that would have been made to that person for the period described in such subparagraph if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. Sec. 113. eligibility for veterans’ administration benefits of senior reserve officers’ training corps participants disabled during certain training (a) Section 101(22) is amended— (1) by striking out “and” at the end of clause (C); (2) by redesignating clause (D) as clause (E); and (3) by inserting after clause (C) the following new clause (D): “(D) duty performed by a member of a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program when ordered to such duty for the purpose of field training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 10 USC 2101 et seq. Repeal. 38 USC 4803. of title 10; and”. (b) (1) Section 403 is repealed. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 is amended by striking out the item relating to such section. (c) Notwithstanding section 8140 of title 5, United States Code, subchapter I of chapter 81 of such title does not apply in the case of a disability suffered by a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of the Army, Navy, or Air Force that is compensable under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, or a death suffered by 38 USC 301 et seq. such a member for which dependency and indemnity compensation is payable under chapter 13 of such title. 38 USC 401 et seq. (d) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) and the Effective date. 38 USC 101 note. provisions of subsection (c) shall apply only with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated after September 30, 1982.

83. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 title I · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(15), 107, 108, 111(b), substituted “$2,111” for “$1,966” wherever appearing

    2. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(15), 107, 108, 111(b), inserted “or service-connected anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand or one foot” after “in one ear”

    3. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(15), 107, 108, 111(b), repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(9), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (p). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(15), 107, 108, 111(b), substituted “$2,111” for “$1,966” wherever appearing, inserted “or service-connected anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand or one foot” after “in one ear”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(9), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION Part A— Rate Increases Sec. 101. disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— 95 Stat. 1026. 38 USC 314. (1) by striking out “$58” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”; (2) by striking out “$107” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”; (3) by striking out “$162” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$173”; (4) by striking out “$232” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$249”; (5) by striking out “$328” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$352”; (6) by striking out “$413” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$443”; (7) by striking out “$521” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$559”; (8) by striking out “$604” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$648”; (9) by striking out “$679” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$729”; (10) by striking out “$1,130” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,213”; (11) by striking out “$1,403” and “$1,966” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506” and “$2,111”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,403” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506”; (13) by striking out “$1,547” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,661”; (14) by striking out “$1,758” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,888”; (15) by striking out “$1,966” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,111”; (16) by striking out “$844” and “$1,257” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$906” and “$1,350”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,264” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,357”; and (18) by striking out “$244” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$262”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Any such adjustment shall be made in conformance with the methodology used in determining the amounts of the increases under subsection (a) and specifically shall include the rounding down to the nearest dollar of each rate as so adjusted. Sec. 102. additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— (1) by striking out clauses (A) through (G) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “(A) has a spouse but no child, $74; “(B) has a spouse and one or more children, $124 plus $40 for each child in excess of one; “(C) has no spouse but one or more children, $50 plus $40 for each child in excess of one;”; (2) by redesignating clauses (H), (I), and (J) as clauses (D), (E), and (F), respectively; (3) by striking out “$56” in clause (D) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$60”; (4) by striking out “$125” in clause (E) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; and (5) by striking out “$105” in clause (F) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$112”. Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$305” and inserting in lieu thereof “$327”. Sec. 104. dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses (a) Subsection (a) of section 411 is amended to read as follows: “(a) Dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid to a surviving spouse, based on the pay grade of the person upon whose death entitlement is predicated, at monthly rates set forth in the following table: “Pay grade Monthly rate  Pay grade Monthly rate E–1 $445 W–4 $639 E–2 459 O–1 563 E–3 470 O–2 582 E–4 500 O–3 622 E–5 514 O–4 658 E–6 526 O–5 726 E–7 552 O–6 817 E–8 582 O–7 884 E–9 1608 O–8 969 W–1 563 O–9 1041 W–2 586 O–10 21139 W–3 603 “1 If the veteran served as sergeant major of the Army, senior enlisted advisor of the Navy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, or master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $655. “2 If the veteran served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or Commandant of the Marine Corps, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $1,222.” (b) Subsection (b) of such section is amended by striking out “$48” and inserting in lieu thereof “$51”. (c) Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking out “$125” and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”. (d) Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking out “$62” and inserting in lieu thereof “$66”. Sec. 105. dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 413. (1) by striking out “$210” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; (2) by striking out “$301” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$323”; (3) by striking out “$389” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417”; and (4) by striking out “$389” and “$79” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417” and “$84”, respectively. Sec. 106. supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 414 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 414. (1) by striking out “$125” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; (2) by striking out “$210” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; and (3) by striking out “$107” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”. Sec. 107. repeal of earlier rate adjustment Section 405 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 (Public Law 97–253) is repealed. Ante, p. 803. Sec. 108. The amendments made by this part shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Part B— Program Improvements Sec. 111. compensation rate increases for certain blinded veterans (a) Section 314(n) is amended by inserting “or has suffered blindness without light perception in both eyes,” after “anatomical loss of both eyes,”. (b) Section 314(p) is amended by inserting “or service-connected anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand or one foot” after “in one ear”. (c) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Sec. 112. correction of technical error with respect to entitlement to certain survivors’ benefits (a) Section 410(b)(1) is amended by inserting “or entitled to receive” after “was in receipt of”. (b) (1) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. (2) (A) As soon as practicable after September 30, 1982, the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs shall pay an amount determined under subparagraph (B) to each person who would have been entitled to a 38 USC 401 et seq. payment under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for any part of the period beginning on October 1, 1978, and ending on September 30, 1982, if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. (B) The amount of any payment to a person under subparagraph (A) is the amount equal to the total of all payments under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, that would have been made to that person for the period described in such subparagraph if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. Sec. 113. eligibility for veterans’ administration benefits of senior reserve officers’ training corps participants disabled during certain training (a) Section 101(22) is amended— (1) by striking out “and” at the end of clause (C); (2) by redesignating clause (D) as clause (E); and (3) by inserting after clause (C) the following new clause (D): “(D) duty performed by a member of a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program when ordered to such duty for the purpose of field training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 10 USC 2101 et seq. Repeal. 38 USC 4803. of title 10; and”. (b) (1) Section 403 is repealed. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 is amended by striking out the item relating to such section. (c) Notwithstanding section 8140 of title 5, United States Code, subchapter I of chapter 81 of such title does not apply in the case of a disability suffered by a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of the Army, Navy, or Air Force that is compensable under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, or a death suffered by 38 USC 301 et seq. such a member for which dependency and indemnity compensation is payable under chapter 13 of such title. 38 USC 401 et seq. (d) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) and the Effective date. 38 USC 101 note. provisions of subsection (c) shall apply only with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated after September 30, 1982.

84. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 title I · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(16), 107, 108, substituted “$906” for “$844” in par. (2)

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(16), 107, 108, substituted “$1,350” for “$1,257” in par. (2)

    3. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(16), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(10), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(16), 107, 108, substituted “$906” for “$844” in par. (1), “$1,350” for “$1,257” in par. (2), and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(10), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION Part A— Rate Increases Sec. 101. disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— 95 Stat. 1026. 38 USC 314. (1) by striking out “$58” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”; (2) by striking out “$107” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”; (3) by striking out “$162” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$173”; (4) by striking out “$232” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$249”; (5) by striking out “$328” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$352”; (6) by striking out “$413” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$443”; (7) by striking out “$521” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$559”; (8) by striking out “$604” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$648”; (9) by striking out “$679” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$729”; (10) by striking out “$1,130” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,213”; (11) by striking out “$1,403” and “$1,966” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506” and “$2,111”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,403” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506”; (13) by striking out “$1,547” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,661”; (14) by striking out “$1,758” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,888”; (15) by striking out “$1,966” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,111”; (16) by striking out “$844” and “$1,257” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$906” and “$1,350”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,264” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,357”; and (18) by striking out “$244” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$262”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Any such adjustment shall be made in conformance with the methodology used in determining the amounts of the increases under subsection (a) and specifically shall include the rounding down to the nearest dollar of each rate as so adjusted. Sec. 102. additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— (1) by striking out clauses (A) through (G) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “(A) has a spouse but no child, $74; “(B) has a spouse and one or more children, $124 plus $40 for each child in excess of one; “(C) has no spouse but one or more children, $50 plus $40 for each child in excess of one;”; (2) by redesignating clauses (H), (I), and (J) as clauses (D), (E), and (F), respectively; (3) by striking out “$56” in clause (D) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$60”; (4) by striking out “$125” in clause (E) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; and (5) by striking out “$105” in clause (F) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$112”. Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$305” and inserting in lieu thereof “$327”. Sec. 104. dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses (a) Subsection (a) of section 411 is amended to read as follows: “(a) Dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid to a surviving spouse, based on the pay grade of the person upon whose death entitlement is predicated, at monthly rates set forth in the following table: “Pay grade Monthly rate  Pay grade Monthly rate E–1 $445 W–4 $639 E–2 459 O–1 563 E–3 470 O–2 582 E–4 500 O–3 622 E–5 514 O–4 658 E–6 526 O–5 726 E–7 552 O–6 817 E–8 582 O–7 884 E–9 1608 O–8 969 W–1 563 O–9 1041 W–2 586 O–10 21139 W–3 603 “1 If the veteran served as sergeant major of the Army, senior enlisted advisor of the Navy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, or master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $655. “2 If the veteran served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or Commandant of the Marine Corps, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $1,222.” (b) Subsection (b) of such section is amended by striking out “$48” and inserting in lieu thereof “$51”. (c) Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking out “$125” and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”. (d) Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking out “$62” and inserting in lieu thereof “$66”. Sec. 105. dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 413. (1) by striking out “$210” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; (2) by striking out “$301” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$323”; (3) by striking out “$389” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417”; and (4) by striking out “$389” and “$79” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417” and “$84”, respectively. Sec. 106. supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 414 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 414. (1) by striking out “$125” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; (2) by striking out “$210” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; and (3) by striking out “$107” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”. Sec. 107. repeal of earlier rate adjustment Section 405 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 (Public Law 97–253) is repealed. Ante, p. 803. Sec. 108. The amendments made by this part shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Part B— Program Improvements Sec. 111. compensation rate increases for certain blinded veterans (a) Section 314(n) is amended by inserting “or has suffered blindness without light perception in both eyes,” after “anatomical loss of both eyes,”. (b) Section 314(p) is amended by inserting “or service-connected anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand or one foot” after “in one ear”. (c) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Sec. 112. correction of technical error with respect to entitlement to certain survivors’ benefits (a) Section 410(b)(1) is amended by inserting “or entitled to receive” after “was in receipt of”. (b) (1) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. (2) (A) As soon as practicable after September 30, 1982, the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs shall pay an amount determined under subparagraph (B) to each person who would have been entitled to a 38 USC 401 et seq. payment under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for any part of the period beginning on October 1, 1978, and ending on September 30, 1982, if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. (B) The amount of any payment to a person under subparagraph (A) is the amount equal to the total of all payments under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, that would have been made to that person for the period described in such subparagraph if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. Sec. 113. eligibility for veterans’ administration benefits of senior reserve officers’ training corps participants disabled during certain training (a) Section 101(22) is amended— (1) by striking out “and” at the end of clause (C); (2) by redesignating clause (D) as clause (E); and (3) by inserting after clause (C) the following new clause (D): “(D) duty performed by a member of a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program when ordered to such duty for the purpose of field training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 10 USC 2101 et seq. Repeal. 38 USC 4803. of title 10; and”. (b) (1) Section 403 is repealed. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 is amended by striking out the item relating to such section. (c) Notwithstanding section 8140 of title 5, United States Code, subchapter I of chapter 81 of such title does not apply in the case of a disability suffered by a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of the Army, Navy, or Air Force that is compensable under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, or a death suffered by 38 USC 301 et seq. such a member for which dependency and indemnity compensation is payable under chapter 13 of such title. 38 USC 401 et seq. (d) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) and the Effective date. 38 USC 101 note. provisions of subsection (c) shall apply only with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated after September 30, 1982.

85. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 title I · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(17), 107, 108, substituted “$1,357” for “$1,264”

    2. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(17), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(11), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(17), 107, 108, substituted “$1,357” for “$1,264”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(11), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION Part A— Rate Increases Sec. 101. disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— 95 Stat. 1026. 38 USC 314. (1) by striking out “$58” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”; (2) by striking out “$107” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”; (3) by striking out “$162” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$173”; (4) by striking out “$232” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$249”; (5) by striking out “$328” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$352”; (6) by striking out “$413” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$443”; (7) by striking out “$521” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$559”; (8) by striking out “$604” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$648”; (9) by striking out “$679” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$729”; (10) by striking out “$1,130” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,213”; (11) by striking out “$1,403” and “$1,966” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506” and “$2,111”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,403” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506”; (13) by striking out “$1,547” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,661”; (14) by striking out “$1,758” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,888”; (15) by striking out “$1,966” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,111”; (16) by striking out “$844” and “$1,257” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$906” and “$1,350”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,264” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,357”; and (18) by striking out “$244” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$262”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Any such adjustment shall be made in conformance with the methodology used in determining the amounts of the increases under subsection (a) and specifically shall include the rounding down to the nearest dollar of each rate as so adjusted. Sec. 102. additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— (1) by striking out clauses (A) through (G) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “(A) has a spouse but no child, $74; “(B) has a spouse and one or more children, $124 plus $40 for each child in excess of one; “(C) has no spouse but one or more children, $50 plus $40 for each child in excess of one;”; (2) by redesignating clauses (H), (I), and (J) as clauses (D), (E), and (F), respectively; (3) by striking out “$56” in clause (D) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$60”; (4) by striking out “$125” in clause (E) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; and (5) by striking out “$105” in clause (F) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$112”. Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$305” and inserting in lieu thereof “$327”. Sec. 104. dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses (a) Subsection (a) of section 411 is amended to read as follows: “(a) Dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid to a surviving spouse, based on the pay grade of the person upon whose death entitlement is predicated, at monthly rates set forth in the following table: “Pay grade Monthly rate  Pay grade Monthly rate E–1 $445 W–4 $639 E–2 459 O–1 563 E–3 470 O–2 582 E–4 500 O–3 622 E–5 514 O–4 658 E–6 526 O–5 726 E–7 552 O–6 817 E–8 582 O–7 884 E–9 1608 O–8 969 W–1 563 O–9 1041 W–2 586 O–10 21139 W–3 603 “1 If the veteran served as sergeant major of the Army, senior enlisted advisor of the Navy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, or master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $655. “2 If the veteran served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or Commandant of the Marine Corps, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $1,222.” (b) Subsection (b) of such section is amended by striking out “$48” and inserting in lieu thereof “$51”. (c) Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking out “$125” and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”. (d) Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking out “$62” and inserting in lieu thereof “$66”. Sec. 105. dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 413. (1) by striking out “$210” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; (2) by striking out “$301” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$323”; (3) by striking out “$389” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417”; and (4) by striking out “$389” and “$79” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417” and “$84”, respectively. Sec. 106. supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 414 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 414. (1) by striking out “$125” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; (2) by striking out “$210” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; and (3) by striking out “$107” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”. Sec. 107. repeal of earlier rate adjustment Section 405 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 (Public Law 97–253) is repealed. Ante, p. 803. Sec. 108. The amendments made by this part shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Part B— Program Improvements Sec. 111. compensation rate increases for certain blinded veterans (a) Section 314(n) is amended by inserting “or has suffered blindness without light perception in both eyes,” after “anatomical loss of both eyes,”. (b) Section 314(p) is amended by inserting “or service-connected anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand or one foot” after “in one ear”. (c) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Sec. 112. correction of technical error with respect to entitlement to certain survivors’ benefits (a) Section 410(b)(1) is amended by inserting “or entitled to receive” after “was in receipt of”. (b) (1) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. (2) (A) As soon as practicable after September 30, 1982, the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs shall pay an amount determined under subparagraph (B) to each person who would have been entitled to a 38 USC 401 et seq. payment under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for any part of the period beginning on October 1, 1978, and ending on September 30, 1982, if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. (B) The amount of any payment to a person under subparagraph (A) is the amount equal to the total of all payments under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, that would have been made to that person for the period described in such subparagraph if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. Sec. 113. eligibility for veterans’ administration benefits of senior reserve officers’ training corps participants disabled during certain training (a) Section 101(22) is amended— (1) by striking out “and” at the end of clause (C); (2) by redesignating clause (D) as clause (E); and (3) by inserting after clause (C) the following new clause (D): “(D) duty performed by a member of a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program when ordered to such duty for the purpose of field training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 10 USC 2101 et seq. Repeal. 38 USC 4803. of title 10; and”. (b) (1) Section 403 is repealed. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 is amended by striking out the item relating to such section. (c) Notwithstanding section 8140 of title 5, United States Code, subchapter I of chapter 81 of such title does not apply in the case of a disability suffered by a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of the Army, Navy, or Air Force that is compensable under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, or a death suffered by 38 USC 301 et seq. such a member for which dependency and indemnity compensation is payable under chapter 13 of such title. 38 USC 401 et seq. (d) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) and the Effective date. 38 USC 101 note. provisions of subsection (c) shall apply only with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated after September 30, 1982.

86. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 title I · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t)(1)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(18), 107, 108, substituted “$262” for “$244”

    2. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t)(1)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(18), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(12), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (t)(1). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 101(a)(18), 107, 108, substituted “$262” for “$244”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(b)(12), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE I— DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION Part A— Rate Increases Sec. 101. disability compensation (a) Section 314 is amended— 95 Stat. 1026. 38 USC 314. (1) by striking out “$58” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”; (2) by striking out “$107” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”; (3) by striking out “$162” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$173”; (4) by striking out “$232” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$249”; (5) by striking out “$328” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$352”; (6) by striking out “$413” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$443”; (7) by striking out “$521” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$559”; (8) by striking out “$604” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$648”; (9) by striking out “$679” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$729”; (10) by striking out “$1,130” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,213”; (11) by striking out “$1,403” and “$1,966” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506” and “$2,111”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,403” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,506”; (13) by striking out “$1,547” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,661”; (14) by striking out “$1,758” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,888”; (15) by striking out “$1,966” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,111”; (16) by striking out “$844” and “$1,257” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$906” and “$1,350”, respectively; (17) by striking out “$1,264” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,357”; and (18) by striking out “$244” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$262”. (b) The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview 38 USC note prec. 101. 38 USC 301 et seq. of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Any such adjustment shall be made in conformance with the methodology used in determining the amounts of the increases under subsection (a) and specifically shall include the rounding down to the nearest dollar of each rate as so adjusted. Sec. 102. additional compensation for dependents Section 315(1) is amended— (1) by striking out clauses (A) through (G) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “(A) has a spouse but no child, $74; “(B) has a spouse and one or more children, $124 plus $40 for each child in excess of one; “(C) has no spouse but one or more children, $50 plus $40 for each child in excess of one;”; (2) by redesignating clauses (H), (I), and (J) as clauses (D), (E), and (F), respectively; (3) by striking out “$56” in clause (D) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$60”; (4) by striking out “$125” in clause (E) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; and (5) by striking out “$105” in clause (F) (as redesignated by clause (2) of this section) and inserting in lieu thereof “$112”. Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$305” and inserting in lieu thereof “$327”. Sec. 104. dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses (a) Subsection (a) of section 411 is amended to read as follows: “(a) Dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid to a surviving spouse, based on the pay grade of the person upon whose death entitlement is predicated, at monthly rates set forth in the following table: “Pay grade Monthly rate  Pay grade Monthly rate E–1 $445 W–4 $639 E–2 459 O–1 563 E–3 470 O–2 582 E–4 500 O–3 622 E–5 514 O–4 658 E–6 526 O–5 726 E–7 552 O–6 817 E–8 582 O–7 884 E–9 1608 O–8 969 W–1 563 O–9 1041 W–2 586 O–10 21139 W–3 603 “1 If the veteran served as sergeant major of the Army, senior enlisted advisor of the Navy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, or master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $655. “2 If the veteran served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or Commandant of the Marine Corps, at the applicable time designated by section 402 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $1,222.” (b) Subsection (b) of such section is amended by striking out “$48” and inserting in lieu thereof “$51”. (c) Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking out “$125” and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”. (d) Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking out “$62” and inserting in lieu thereof “$66”. Sec. 105. dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 413. (1) by striking out “$210” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; (2) by striking out “$301” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$323”; (3) by striking out “$389” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417”; and (4) by striking out “$389” and “$79” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$417” and “$84”, respectively. Sec. 106. supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 414 is amended— 95 Stat. 1029. 38 USC 414. (1) by striking out “$125” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$134”; (2) by striking out “$210” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$225”; and (3) by striking out “$107” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$114”. Sec. 107. repeal of earlier rate adjustment Section 405 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 (Public Law 97–253) is repealed. Ante, p. 803. Sec. 108. The amendments made by this part shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Part B— Program Improvements Sec. 111. compensation rate increases for certain blinded veterans (a) Section 314(n) is amended by inserting “or has suffered blindness without light perception in both eyes,” after “anatomical loss of both eyes,”. (b) Section 314(p) is amended by inserting “or service-connected anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand or one foot” after “in one ear”. (c) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. Sec. 112. correction of technical error with respect to entitlement to certain survivors’ benefits (a) Section 410(b)(1) is amended by inserting “or entitled to receive” after “was in receipt of”. (b) (1) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 1982. (2) (A) As soon as practicable after September 30, 1982, the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs shall pay an amount determined under subparagraph (B) to each person who would have been entitled to a 38 USC 401 et seq. payment under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for any part of the period beginning on October 1, 1978, and ending on September 30, 1982, if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. (B) The amount of any payment to a person under subparagraph (A) is the amount equal to the total of all payments under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, that would have been made to that person for the period described in such subparagraph if the amendment made by subsection (a) had taken effect on October 1, 1978. Sec. 113. eligibility for veterans’ administration benefits of senior reserve officers’ training corps participants disabled during certain training (a) Section 101(22) is amended— (1) by striking out “and” at the end of clause (C); (2) by redesignating clause (D) as clause (E); and (3) by inserting after clause (C) the following new clause (D): “(D) duty performed by a member of a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program when ordered to such duty for the purpose of field training or a practice cruise under chapter 103 10 USC 2101 et seq. Repeal. 38 USC 4803. of title 10; and”. (b) (1) Section 403 is repealed. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 is amended by striking out the item relating to such section. (c) Notwithstanding section 8140 of title 5, United States Code, subchapter I of chapter 81 of such title does not apply in the case of a disability suffered by a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of the Army, Navy, or Air Force that is compensable under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, or a death suffered by 38 USC 301 et seq. such a member for which dependency and indemnity compensation is payable under chapter 13 of such title. 38 USC 401 et seq. (d) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) and the Effective date. 38 USC 101 note. provisions of subsection (c) shall apply only with respect to deaths and disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries incurred or aggravated after September 30, 1982.

87. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(1) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(1), substituted “$64” for “$62”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(1), substituted “$64” for “$62”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$62” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$64”;

88. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(19) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (19) by striking out “per centum” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “percent”.

89. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(2) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(2), substituted “$118” for “$114”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(2), substituted “$118” for “$114”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$114” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$118”;

90. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(19) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (19) by striking out “per centum” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “percent”.

91. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(3) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(3), substituted “$179” for “$173”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(3), substituted “$179” for “$173”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$173” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$179”;

92. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(19) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (19) by striking out “per centum” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “percent”.

93. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(4) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(4), substituted “$258” for “$249”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(4), substituted “$258” for “$249”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$249” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$258”;

94. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(19) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (19) by striking out “per centum” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “percent”.

95. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(5) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(5), substituted “$364” for “$352”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(5), substituted “$364” for “$352”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking out “$352” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$364”;

96. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(19) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (19) by striking out “per centum” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “percent”.

97. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(6) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(6), substituted “$459” for “$443”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(6), substituted “$459” for “$443”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by striking out “$443” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$459”;

98. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(19) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (19) by striking out “per centum” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “percent”.

99. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(7) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(7), substituted “$579” for “$559”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(7), substituted “$579” for “$559”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (7) by striking out “$559” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$579”;

100. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(19) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (19) by striking out “per centum” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “percent”.

101. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(8) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(8), substituted “$671” for “$648”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(8), substituted “$671” for “$648”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) by striking out “$648” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$671”;

102. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(19) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (19) by striking out “per centum” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “percent”.

103. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(9) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(9), substituted “$755” for “$729”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(9), substituted “$755” for “$729”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) by striking out “$729” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$755”;

104. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(19) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (19) by striking out “per centum” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “percent”.

105. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(10) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(10), substituted “$1,255” for “$1,213”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(10), substituted “$1,255” for “$1,213”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) by striking out “$1,213” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,255”;

106. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(11) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(11), substituted “$1,559” and “$2,185” for “$1,506” and “$2,111”, respectively

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(11), substituted “$1,559” and “$2,185” for “$1,506” and “$2,111”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) by striking out “$1,506” and “$2,111” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,559” and “$2,185”, respectively;

107. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(12) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(12), substituted “$1,559” for “$1,506”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(12), substituted “$1,559” for “$1,506”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) by striking out “$1,506” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,559”;

108. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(13) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(13), substituted “$1,719” for “$1,661”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(13), substituted “$1,719” for “$1,661”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) by striking out “$1,661” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,719”;

109. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(14) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(14), substituted “$1,954” for “$1,888”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(14), substituted “$1,954” for “$1,888”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) by striking out “$1,888” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,954”;

110. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(15) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$2,185” for “$2,111”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$2,185” for “$2,111”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$2,111” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,185”;

111. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(19) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (19) by striking out “per centum” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “percent”.

112. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 112(a) · 98 Stat. 37

     Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 112(a), inserted “or if the veteran has suffered service-connected total deafness in one ear or bilateral deafness (and the hearing impairment in either one or both ears is service connected) rated at 40 percent or more disabling and the veteran has also suffered service-connected blindness having only light perception or less,” after “5/200 visual acuity or less,”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 112(a), inserted “or if the veteran has suffered service-connected total deafness in one ear or bilateral deafness (and the hearing impairment in either one or both ears is service connected) rated at 40 percent or more disabling and the veteran has also suffered service-connected blindness having only light perception or less,” after “5/200 visual acuity or less,”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (a) Subsection (o) of section 314 is amended by inserting “or if the veteran has suffered service-connected total deafness in one ear or bilateral deafness (and the hearing impairment in either one or both ears is service connected) rated at 40 percent or more disabling and the veteran has also suffered service-connected blindness having only light perception or less,” after “5/200 visual acuity or less,”.

113. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(15) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$2,185” for “$2,111” in three places

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$2,185” for “$2,111” in three places.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$2,111” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,185”;

114. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(19) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (19) by striking out “per centum” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “percent”.

115. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 112(b)(1) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 112(b)(1), substituted “30” for “40” in cl. (1)

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 112(b)(1), substituted “30” for “40” in cl. (1).

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) by striking out “40” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “80”; and

116. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 112(b)(2) · 98 Stat. 37

     Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 112(b)(2), inserted provision authorizing the Administrator to allow the next intermediate rate, but in no event in excess of $2,185, in the event the veteran has suffered service-connected blindness, having only light perception or less, and has also suffered bilateral deafness, and the hearing impairment in either one or both ears is service connected, rated at 10 to 20 percent disabling

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 112(b)(2), inserted provision authorizing the Administrator to allow the next intermediate rate, but in no event in excess of $2,185, in the event the veteran has suffered service-connected blindness, having only light perception or less, and has also suffered bilateral deafness, and the hearing impairment in either one or both ears is service connected, rated at 10 to 20 percent disabling.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) by inserting after the second period the following new sentence: “In the event the veteran has suffered service-connected blindness, having only light perception or less, and has also suffered bilateral deafness (and the hearing impairment in either one or both ears is service connected) rated at 10 or 20 percent disabling, the Administrator shall allow the next intermediate rate, but in no event in excess of $2,185.”.

117. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(16) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$938” and “$1,397” for “$906” and “$1,350”, respectively

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$938” and “$1,397” for “$906” and “$1,350”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) by striking out “$906” and “$1,350” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$938” and “$1,397”, respectively;

118. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(17) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(17), substituted “$1,404” for “$1,357”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(17), substituted “$1,404” for “$1,357”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) by striking out “$1,357” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,404”;

119. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(19) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (19) by striking out “per centum” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “percent”.

120. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(18) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t)(1)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(18), substituted “$271” for “$262”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(18), substituted “$271” for “$262”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (18) by striking out “$262” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$271”; and

121. 1984

     Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–223 § 101(a)(19) · 98 Stat. 37

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t)(1)

     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum” in two places

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 98–223, § 101(a)(19), substituted “percent” for “per centum” in two places.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (19) by striking out “per centum” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “percent”.

122. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(1) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(1), substituted “$66” for “$64”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(1), substituted “$66” for “$64”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) by striking out “$64” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$66”;

123. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(2) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(2), substituted “$122” for “$118”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(2), substituted “$122” for “$118”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) by striking out “$118” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$122”;

124. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(3) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(3), substituted “$185” for “$179”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(3), substituted “$185” for “$179”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) by striking out “$179” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$185”;

125. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(4) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(4), substituted “$266” for “$258”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(4), substituted “$266” for “$258”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) by striking out “$258” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$266”;

126. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(5) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(5), substituted “376” for “364”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(5), substituted “376” for “364”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) by striking out “$364” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$376”;

127. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(6) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(6), substituted “$474” for “$459”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(6), substituted “$474” for “$459”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) by striking out “$459” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$474”;

128. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(7) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(7), substituted “$598” for “$579”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(7), substituted “$598” for “$579”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) by striking out “$579” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$598”;

129. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(8) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(8), substituted “$692” for “$671”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(8), substituted “$692” for “$671”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) by striking out “$671” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$692”;

130. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(9) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(9), substituted “$779” for “$755”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(9), substituted “$779” for “$755”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) by striking out “$755” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$779”;

131. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(10) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(10), substituted “$1,295” for “$1,255”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(10), substituted “$1,295” for “$1,255”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) by striking out “$1,255” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,295”;

132. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(11) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(11), substituted “$1,609” and “$2,255” for “$1,559” and “$2,185”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(11), substituted “$1,609” and “$2,255” for “$1,559” and “$2,185”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) by striking out “$1,559” and “$2,185” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,609” and “$2,255”, respectively;

133. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(12) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(12), substituted “$1,609” for “$1,559”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(12), substituted “$1,609” for “$1,559”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) by striking out “$1,559” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,609”;

134. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(13) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(13), substituted “$1,774” for “$1,719”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(13), substituted “$1,774” for “$1,719”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) by striking out “$1,719” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,774”;

135. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(14) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(14), substituted “$2,017” for “$1,954”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(14), substituted “$2,017” for “$1,954”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) by striking out “$1,954” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,017”;

136. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(15) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$2,255” for “$2,185”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (o). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$2,255” for “$2,185”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$2,185” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,255”;

137. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(15) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$2,255” for “$2,185” in four places

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (p). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$2,255” for “$2,185” in four places.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$2,185” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,255”;

138. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(16) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$968” and “$1,442” for “$938” and “$1,397”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$968” and “$1,442” for “$938” and “$1,397”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) by striking out “$938” and “$1,397” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$968” and “$1,442”, respectively;

139. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(17) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(17), substituted “$1,449” for “$1,404”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(17), substituted “$1,449” for “$1,404”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) by striking out “$1,404” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,449”; and

140. 1984

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

     Pub. L. 98–543 § 101(a)(18) · 98 Stat. 2735

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t)(1)

     Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(18), substituted “$280” for “$271”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (t)(1). Pub. L. 98–543, § 101(a)(18), substituted “$280” for “$271”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (18) by striking out “$271” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$280”.

141. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(1) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(1), substituted “$68” for “$66”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(1), substituted “$68” for “$66”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) by striking out “$66” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$68”;

142. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(2) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(2), substituted “$126” for “$122”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(2), substituted “$126” for “$122”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) by striking out “$122” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$126”;

143. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(3) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(3), substituted “$191” for “$185”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(3), substituted “$191” for “$185”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) by striking out “$185” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$191”;

144. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(4) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(4), substituted “$274” for “$266”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(4), substituted “$274” for “$266”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) by striking out “$266” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$274”;

145. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(5) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(5), substituted “$388” for “$376”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(5), substituted “$388” for “$376”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) by striking out “$376” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$388”;

146. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(6) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(6), substituted “$489” for “$474”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(6), substituted “$489” for “$474”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) by striking out “$474” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$489”;

147. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(7) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(7), substituted “$617” for “$598”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(7), substituted “$617” for “$598”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) by striking out “$598” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$617”;

148. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(8) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(8), substituted “$713” for “$692”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(8), substituted “$713” for “$692”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) by striking out “$692” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$713”;

149. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(9) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(9), substituted “$803” for “$779”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(9), substituted “$803” for “$779”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) by striking out “$779” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$803”;

150. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(10) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(10), substituted “$1,335” for “$1,295”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(10), substituted “$1,335” for “$1,295”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) by striking out “$1,295” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,335”;

151. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(11) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(11), substituted “$1,659” and “$2,325” for “$1,609” and “$2,255”, respectively

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(11), substituted “$1,659” and “$2,325” for “$1,609” and “$2,255”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) by striking out “$1,609” and “$2,255” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,659” and “$2,325”, respectively;

152. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(12) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(12), substituted “$1,659” for “$1,609”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(12), substituted “$1,659” for “$1,609”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) by striking out “$1,609” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,659”;

153. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(13) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(13), substituted “$1,829” for “$1,774”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(13), substituted “$1,829” for “$1,774”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) by striking out “$1,774” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,829”;

154. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(14) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(14), substituted “$2,080” for “$2,017”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(14), substituted “$2,080” for “$2,017”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) by striking out “$2,017” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,080”;

155. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(15) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o); 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$2,325” for “$2,255” wherever appearing

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$2,325” for “$2,255” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$2,255” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,325”;

156. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(16) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$998” and “$1,487” for “$968” and “$1,442”, respectively

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$998” and “$1,487” for “$968” and “$1,442”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) by striking out “$968” and “$1,442” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$998” and “$1,487”, respectively;

157. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(17) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(17), substituted “$1,494” for “$1,449”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(17), substituted “$1,494” for “$1,449”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) by striking out “$1,449” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,494”; and

158. 1986

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

     Pub. L. 99–238 § 101(a)(18) · 99 Stat. 1765

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t)

     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(18), substituted “$289” for “$280” in par. (1)

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 99–238, § 101(a)(18), substituted “$289” for “$280” in par. (1).

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (18) by striking out “$280” in subsection (t) and inserting in lieu thereof “$289”.

159. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(1) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(1), substituted “$69” for “$68”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(1), substituted “$69” for “$68”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) by striking out “$68” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$69”;

160. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(2) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(2), substituted “$128” for “$126”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(2), substituted “$128” for “$126”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) by striking out “$126” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$128”;

161. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(3) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(3), substituted “$194” for “$191”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(3), substituted “$194” for “$191”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) by striking out “$191” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$194”;

162. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(4) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(4), substituted “$278” for “$274”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(4), substituted “$278” for “$274”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) by striking out “$274” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$278”;

163. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(5) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(5), substituted “$394” for “$388”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(5), substituted “$394” for “$388”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) by striking out “$388” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$394”;

164. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(6) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(6), substituted “$496” for “$489”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(6), substituted “$496” for “$489”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) by striking out “$489” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$496”;

165. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(7) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(7), substituted “$626” for “$617”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(7), substituted “$626” for “$617”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) by striking out “$617” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$626”;

166. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(8) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(8), substituted “$724” for “$713”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(8), substituted “$724” for “$713”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) by striking out “$713” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$724”;

167. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(9) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(9), substituted “$815” for “$803”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(9), substituted “$815” for “$803”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) by striking out “$803” in subsection (i) and inserting m lieu thereof “$815”;

168. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(10) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(10), substituted “$1,355” for “$1,335”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(10), substituted “$1,355” for “$1,335”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) by striking out “$1,335” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,355”;

169. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(11) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(11), substituted “$63”, “$1,684”, and “$2,360” for “$62”, “$1,659”, and “$2,325”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(11), substituted “$63”, “$1,684”, and “$2,360” for “$62”, “$1,659”, and “$2,325”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) by striking out “$62”, “$1,659”, and “$2,325” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$63”, “$1,684”, and “$2,360”, respectively;

170. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(12) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(12), substituted “$1,684” for “$1,659”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(12), substituted “$1,684” for “$1,659”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) by striking out “$1,659” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,684”;

171. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(13) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(13), substituted “$1,856” for “$1,829”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(13), substituted “$1,856” for “$1,829”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) by striking out “$1,829” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,856”;

172. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(14) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(14), substituted “$2,111” for “$2,080”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(14), substituted “$2,111” for “$2,080”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) by striking out “$2,080” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,111”;

173. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(15) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o); 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$2,360” for “$2,325” wherever appearing

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsecs. (o), (p). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$2,360” for “$2,325” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$2,325” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,360”;

174. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(16) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$1,013” and “$1,509” for “$998” and “$1,487”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$1,013” and “$1,509” for “$998” and “$1,487”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) by striking out “$998” and “$1,487” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,013” and “$1,509”, respectively; and

175. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 101(a)(17) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(17), substituted “$1,516” for “$1,494”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 99–576, § 101(a)(17), substituted “$1,516” for “$1,494”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) by striking out “$1,494” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,516”.

176. 1986

     Pub. L. 99–576 § 109(b) · 100 Stat. 3248

     Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t)

     Pub. L. 99–576, § 109(b), struck out subsec. (t) which read as follows:

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (t). Pub. L. 99–576, § 109(b), struck out subsec. (t) which read as follows:

     “(1) If the veteran (A) is entitled to receive compensation at any rate provided for under subsections (a) through (i) of this section and compensation under subsection (k) of this section, (B) has suffered the loss or loss of use of an extremity as a result of a service-connected disability ratable at 40 percent or more, and (C) has suffered the loss or loss of use of the paired extremity as a result of a non-service-connected disability, not the result of the veteran’s own willful misconduct, that would be rated, if service-connected, at 40 percent or more, the monthly rate of compensation payable to such veteran shall be increased by $289. “(2) If a veteran described in paragraph (1) of this subsection receives any money or property of value pursuant to an award in a judicial proceeding based upon, or a settlement or compromise of, any cause of action for damages for the non-service-connected disability described in such paragraph, the increase in the rate of compensation otherwise payable under this subsection shall not be paid for any month following a month in which any such money or property is received until such time as the total of the amount of such increase that would otherwise have been payable equals the total of the amount of any such money received and the fair market value of any such property received.”

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (b) Conforming Amendment.— Subsection (t) of section 314 is repealed.

177. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(1) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(1), substituted “$71” for “$69”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(1), substituted “$71” for “$69”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) by striking out “$69” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$71”;

178. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(2) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(2), substituted “$133” for “$128”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(2), substituted “$133” for “$128”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) by striking out “$128” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$133”;

179. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(3) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(3), substituted “$202” for “$194”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(3), substituted “$202” for “$194”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) by striking out “$194” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$202”;

180. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(4) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(4), substituted “$289” for “$278”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(4), substituted “$289” for “$278”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) by striking out “$278” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$289”;

181. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(5) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(5), substituted “$410” for “$394”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(5), substituted “$410” for “$394”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) by striking out “$394” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$410”;

182. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(6) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(6), substituted “$516” for “$496”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(6), substituted “$516” for “$496”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) by striking out “$496” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$516”;

183. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(7) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(7), substituted “$652” for “$626”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(7), substituted “$652” for “$626”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) by striking out “$626” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$652”;

184. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(8) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(8), substituted “$754” for “$724”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(8), substituted “$754” for “$724”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) by striking out “$724” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$754”;

185. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(9) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(9), substituted “$849” for “$815”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(9), substituted “$849” for “$815”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) by striking out “$815” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$849”;

186. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(10) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(10), substituted “$1,411” for “$1,355”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(10), substituted “$1,411” for “$1,355”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) by striking out “$1,355” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,411”;

187. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(11) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(11), substituted “$1,754” and “$2,459” for “$1,684” and “$2,360”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(11), substituted “$1,754” and “$2,459” for “$1,684” and “$2,360”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) by striking out “$1,684” and “$2,360” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,754” and “$2,459”, respectively;

188. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(12) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(12), substituted “$1,754” for “$1,684”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(12), substituted “$1,754” for “$1,684”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) by striking out “$1,684” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,754”;

189. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(13) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(13), substituted “$1,933” for “$1,856”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(13), substituted “$1,933” for “$1,856”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) by striking out “$1,856” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,933”;

190. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(14) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(14), substituted “$2,199” for “$2,111”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(14), substituted “$2,199” for “$2,111”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) by striking out “$2,111” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,199”;

191. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(15) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o); 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$2,459” for “$2,360” wherever appearing

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsecs. (o), (p). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$2,459” for “$2,360” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$2,360” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,459”;

192. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(16) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$1,055” and “$1,572” for “$1,013” and “$1,509”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$1,055” and “$1,572” for “$1,013” and “$1,509”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) by striking out “$1,013” and “$1,509” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,055” and “$1,572”, respectively; and

193. 1987

     Pub. L. 100–227 § 101(a)(17) · 101 Stat. 1552

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(17), substituted “$1,579” for “$1,516”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 100–227, § 101(a)(17), substituted “$1,579” for “$1,516”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) by striking out “$1,516” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,579”.

194. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(1) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(1), substituted “$73” for “$71”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(1), substituted “$73” for “$71”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

195. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(2) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(2), substituted “$138” for “$133”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(2), substituted “$138” for “$133”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

196. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(3) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(3), substituted “$210” for “$202”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(3), substituted “$210” for “$202”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

197. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(4) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(4), substituted “$300” for “$289”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(4), substituted “$300” for “$289”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

198. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(5) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(5), substituted “$426” for “$410”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(5), substituted “$426” for “$410”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

199. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(6) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(6), substituted “$537” for “$516”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(6), substituted “$537” for “$516”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

200. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(7) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(7), substituted “$678” for “$652”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(7), substituted “$678” for “$652”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

201. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(8) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(8), substituted “$784” for “$754”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(8), substituted “$784” for “$754”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

202. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(9) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(9), substituted “$883” for “$849”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(9), substituted “$883” for “$849”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

203. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(10) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(10), substituted “$1,468” for “$1,411”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(10), substituted “$1,468” for “$1,411”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

204. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(11) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(11), substituted “$1,825” and “$2,559” for “$1,754” and “$2,459”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(11), substituted “$1,825” and “$2,559” for “$1,754” and “$2,459”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

205. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(12) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(12), substituted “$1,825” for “$1,754”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(12), substituted “$1,825” for “$1,754”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

206. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(13) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(13), substituted “$2,012” for “$1,933”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(13), substituted “$2,012” for “$1,933”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

207. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(14) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(14), substituted “$2,289” for “$2,199”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(14), substituted “$2,289” for “$2,199”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

208. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(15) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o); 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(15), substituted “$2,559” for “$2,459” wherever appearing

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsecs. (o), (p). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(15), substituted “$2,559” for “$2,459” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

209. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(16) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(16), substituted “$1,098” and “$1,636” for “$1,055” and “$1,572”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(16), substituted “$1,098” and “$1,636” for “$1,055” and “$1,572”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

210. 1988

     Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

     Pub. L. 100–687 § 1101(a)(17) · 102 Stat. 4105

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(17), substituted “$1,643” for “$1,579”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1101(a)(17), substituted “$1,643” for “$1,579”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 1101. DISABILITY COMPENSATION. (a) In General.— Section 314 is amended— (1) by striking out “$71” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$73”; (2) by striking out “$133” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138”; (3) by striking out “$202” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (4) by striking out “$289” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$300”; (5) by striking out “$410” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$426”; (6) by striking out “$516” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$537”; (7) by striking out “$652” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$678”; (8) by striking out “$754” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$784”; (9) by striking out “$849” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$883”; (10) by striking out “$1,411” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,468”; (11) by striking out “$1,754” and “$2,459” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively; (12) by striking out “$1,754” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,825”; (13) by striking out “$1,933” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,012”; (14) by striking out “$2,199” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,289”; (15) by striking out “$2,459” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,559”; (16) by striking out “$1,055” and “$1,572” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively; and (17) by striking out “$1,579” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,643”. (b) Special Rule.— The Administrator may adjust administratively, 38 USC 314 note. consistent with the increases authorized by this section, the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85–857 who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.

211. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(1) · 103 Stat. 2062

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(1), substituted “$76” for “$73”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(1), substituted “$76” for “$73”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) by striking out “$73” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof“$76”;

212. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(2) · 103 Stat. 2062

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(2), substituted “$144” for “$138”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(2), substituted “$144” for “$138”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) by striking out “$138” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$144”;

213. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(3) · 103 Stat. 2062

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(3), substituted “$220” for “$210”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(3), substituted “$220” for “$210”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) by striking out “$210” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$220”;

214. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(4) · 103 Stat. 2062

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(4), substituted “$314” for “$300”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(4), substituted “$314” for “$300”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) by striking out “$300” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$314”;

215. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(5) · 103 Stat. 2062

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(5), substituted “$446” for “$426”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(5), substituted “$446” for “$426”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) by striking out “$426” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$446”;

216. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(6) · 103 Stat. 2062

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(6), substituted “$562” for “$537”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(6), substituted “$562” for “$537”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) by striking out “$537” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$562”;

217. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(7) · 103 Stat. 2062

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(7), substituted “$710” for “$678”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(7), substituted “$710” for “$678”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) by striking out “$678” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$710”;

218. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(8) · 103 Stat. 2062

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(8), substituted “$821” for “$784”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(8), substituted “$821” for “$784”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) by striking out “$784” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$821”;

219. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(9) · 103 Stat. 2062

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(9), substituted “$925” for “$883”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(9), substituted “$925” for “$883”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) by striking out “$883” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$925”;

220. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(10) · 103 Stat. 2062

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(10), substituted “$1,537” for “$1,468”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(10), substituted “$1,537” for “$1,468”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) by striking out “$1,468” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,537”;

221. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(11) · 103 Stat. 2062

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(11), substituted “$66” for “$63” in two places

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(11), substituted “$1,911” and “$2,679” for “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(11), substituted “$66” for “$63” in two places and substituted “$1,911” and “$2,679” for “$1,825” and “$2,559”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) in subsection (k)— (A) by striking out “$63” both places it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “$66”; and (B) by striking out “$1,825” and “$2,559” and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,911”, and “$2,679”, respectively.

222. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(12) · 103 Stat. 2062

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(12), substituted “$1,911” for “$1,825”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(12), substituted “$1,911” for “$1,825”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) by striking out “$1,825” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,911”;

223. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(13) · 103 Stat. 2062

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(13), substituted “$2,107” for “$2,012”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(13), substituted “$2,107” for “$2,012”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) by striking out “$2,012” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,107”;

224. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(14) · 103 Stat. 2062

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(14), substituted “$2,397” for “$2,289”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(14), substituted “$2,397” for “$2,289”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) by striking out “$2,289” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,397”;

225. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(15) · 103 Stat. 2062

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o); 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$2,679” for “$2,559” wherever appearing

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsecs. (o), (p). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(15), substituted “$2,679” for “$2,559” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$2,559” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,679”;

226. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(16) · 103 Stat. 2062

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$1,150” and “$1,713” for “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(16), substituted “$1,150” and “$1,713” for “$1,098” and “$1,636”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) by striking out “$1,098” and “$1,636” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,150” and “$1,713”, respectively; and

227. 1989

     Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

     Pub. L. 101–237 § 101(a)(17) · 103 Stat. 2062

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(17), substituted “$1,720” for “$1,643”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 101–237, § 101(a)(17), substituted “$1,720” for “$1,643”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) by striking out “$1,643” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,720”; and

228. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(1) · 105 Stat. 7

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(1), substituted “$80” for “$76”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(1), substituted “$80” for “$76”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) by striking out “$76” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$80”;

229. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(2) · 105 Stat. 7

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(2), substituted “$151” for “$144”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(2), substituted “$151” for “$144”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) by striking out “$144” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$151”;

230. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(3) · 105 Stat. 7

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(3), substituted “$231” for “$220”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(3), substituted “$231” for “$220”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) by striking out “$220” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$231”;

231. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(4) · 105 Stat. 7

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(4), substituted “$330” for “$314”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(4), substituted “$330” for “$314”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) by striking out “$314” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$330”;

232. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(5) · 105 Stat. 7

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(5), substituted “$470” for “$446”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(5), substituted “$470” for “$446”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) by striking out “$446” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$470”;

233. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(6) · 105 Stat. 7

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(6), substituted “$592” for “$562”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(6), substituted “$592” for “$562”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) by striking out “$562” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$592”;

234. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(7) · 105 Stat. 7

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(7), substituted “$748” for “$710”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(7), substituted “$748” for “$710”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) by striking out “$710” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$748”;

235. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(8) · 105 Stat. 7

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(8), substituted “$865” for “$821”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(8), substituted “$865” for “$821”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) by striking out “$821” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$865”;

236. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(9) · 105 Stat. 7

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(9), substituted “$974” for “$925”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(9), substituted “$974” for “$925”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) by striking out “$925” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$974”;

237. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(10) · 105 Stat. 7

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(10), substituted “$1,620” for “$1,537”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(10), substituted “$1,620” for “$1,537”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) by striking out “$1,537” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,620”;

238. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(11) · 105 Stat. 7

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$2,014” for “$1,911”

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$2,823” for “$2,679”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$2,014” for “$1,911” and “$2,823” for “$2,679”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) by striking out “$1,911” and “$2,679” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,014” and “$2,823”, respectively;

239. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(12) · 105 Stat. 7

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(12), substituted “$2,014” for “$1,911”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(12), substituted “$2,014” for “$1,911”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) by striking out “$1,911” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,014”;

240. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(13) · 105 Stat. 7

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(13), substituted “$2,220” for “$2,107”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(13), substituted “$2,220” for “$2,107”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) by striking out “$2,107” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,220”;

241. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(14) · 105 Stat. 7

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(14), substituted “$2,526” for “$2,397”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(14), substituted “$2,526” for “$2,397”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) by striking out “$2,397” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,526”;

242. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(15) · 105 Stat. 7

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(15), substituted “$2,823” for “$2,679”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(15), substituted “$2,823” for “$2,679”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$2,679” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,823”;

243. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(15) · 105 Stat. 7

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(15), substituted “$2,823” for “$2,679” wherever appearing

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(15), substituted “$2,823” for “$2,679” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$2,679” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,823”;

244. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(16) · 105 Stat. 7

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

        Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(16), substituted “$1,212” for “$1,150” in par. (2)

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

        Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(16), substituted “$1,805” for “$1,713” in par. (2)

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(16), substituted “$1,212” for “$1,150” in par. (1) and “$1,805” for “$1,713” in par. (2).

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) by striking out “$1,150” and “$1,713” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,212” and “$1,805”, respectively; and

245. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–3 § 2(a)(17) · 105 Stat. 7

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(17), substituted “$1,812” for “$1,720”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–3, § 2(a)(17), substituted “$1,812” for “$1,720”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) by striking out “$1,720” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,812”.

246. 1991

     Department of Veterans Affairs Health-Care Personnel Act of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–40 title IV § 402(d)(1) · 105 Stat. 187

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 102–40 substituted “5503(e)” for “3203(e)” in introductory provisions

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–40 substituted “5503(e)” for “3203(e)” in introductory provisions.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) Each provision of title 38, United States Code, that contains a reference to a section redesignated by section 401(a)(4) or by subsection (b) is amended so that the reference refers to the section as redesignated.

247. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(a) · 105 Stat. 378

     Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114

     Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 314 of this title as this section

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 314 of this title as this section.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (a) Redesignation of Sections to Conform to Chapter Numbers.— Each section contained in any of chapters 11 through 23 is redesignated by replacing the first digit of the section number with the number of the chapter containing that section. Each section contained in any of chapters 24 through 42 is redesignated so that the first two digits of the section number of that section are the same as the chapter number of the chapter containing that section.

248. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(c)(1) · 105 Stat. 378

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114

     Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “1110” for “310” in introductory provisions

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “1110” for “310” in introductory provisions.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) Each provision of title 38, United States Code, that contains a reference to a section redesignated by subsection (a) is amended so that the reference refers to the section as redesignated.

249. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–83 § 4(b)(1) · 105 Stat. 378

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) Title 38 is further amended by striking out “Administrator” and “Administrator’s” each place they appear (except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (9) and including where they appear in section headings and tables of sections) and inserting in lieu thereof “Secretary” and “Secretary’s”, respectively.

250. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(c)(1) · 105 Stat. 378

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “1134” for “334” in last sentence

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “1134” for “334” in last sentence.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) Each provision of title 38, United States Code, that contains a reference to a section redesignated by subsection (a) is amended so that the reference refers to the section as redesignated.

251. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–83 § 4(b)(1) · 105 Stat. 378

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” in par. (2)

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” in par. (2).

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) Title 38 is further amended by striking out “Administrator” and “Administrator’s” each place they appear (except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (9) and including where they appear in section headings and tables of sections) and inserting in lieu thereof “Secretary” and “Secretary’s”, respectively.

252. 1991

     Pub. L. 102–83 § 4(a)(3) · 105 Stat. 378

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3), (4), substituted “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration” in penultimate sentence

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3), (4), substituted “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration” in penultimate sentence.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) Such title is further amended by striking out “Veterans’ Administration” each place it appears (other than as amended under paragraphs (1) and (2) and as specified in paragraph (4)) and inserting in lieu thereof “Department”.

253. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(1) · 105 Stat. 985

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(1), substituted “$83” for “$80”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(1), substituted “$83” for “$80”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) by striking out “$80” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$83”;

254. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(2) · 105 Stat. 985

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(2), substituted “$157” for “$151”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(2), substituted “$157” for “$151”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) by striking out “$151” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$157”;

255. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(3) · 105 Stat. 985

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(3), substituted “$240” for “$231”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(3), substituted “$240” for “$231”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) by striking out “$231” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$240”;

256. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(4) · 105 Stat. 985

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(4), substituted “$342” for “$330”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(4), substituted “$342” for “$330”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) by striking out “$330” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$342”;

257. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(5) · 105 Stat. 985

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(5), substituted “$487” for “$470”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(5), substituted “$487” for “$470”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) by striking out “$470” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$487”;

258. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(6) · 105 Stat. 985

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(6), substituted “$614” for “$592”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(6), substituted “$614” for “$592”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) by striking out “$592” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$614”;

259. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(7) · 105 Stat. 985

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(7), substituted “$776” for “$748”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(7), substituted “$776” for “$748”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) by striking out “$748” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$776”;

260. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(8) · 105 Stat. 985

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(8), substituted “$897” for “$865”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(8), substituted “$897” for “$865”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) by striking out “$865” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$897”;

261. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(9) · 105 Stat. 985

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(9), substituted “$1,010” for “$974”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(9), substituted “$1,010” for “$974”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) by striking out “$974” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,010”;

262. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(10) · 105 Stat. 985

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(10), substituted “$1,680” for “$1,620”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(10), substituted “$1,680” for “$1,620”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) by striking out “$1,620” in subsection 0) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,680”;

263. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(11) · 105 Stat. 985

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$68” for “$66” “$2,823”, respectively

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$2,927” for “$2,014” “$2,823”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$68” for “$66” in two places and “$2,089” and “$2,927” for “$2,014” and “$2,823”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) in subsection (k)— (A) by striking out “$66” both places it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “$68”; and (B) by striking out “$2,014” and “$2,823” and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,089” and “2,927”, respectively;

264. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(12) · 105 Stat. 985

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(12), substituted “$2,089” for “$2,014”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(12), substituted “$2,089” for “$2,014”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) by striking out “$2,014” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,089”;

265. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(13) · 105 Stat. 985

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(13), substituted “$2,302” for “$2,220”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(13), substituted “$2,302” for “$2,220”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) by striking out “$2,220” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,302”;

266. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(14) · 105 Stat. 985

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(14), substituted “$2,619” for “$2,526”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(14), substituted “$2,619” for “$2,526”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) by striking out “$2,526” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,619”;

267. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(15) · 105 Stat. 985

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

     Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(15), substituted “$2,927” for “$2,823”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (o). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(15), substituted “$2,927” for “$2,823”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$2,823” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,927”;

268. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(15) · 105 Stat. 985

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(15), substituted “$2,927” for “$2,823” wherever appearing

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (p). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(15), substituted “$2,927” for “$2,823” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$2,823” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,927”;

269. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(16) · 105 Stat. 985

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

        Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(16), substituted “$1,257” for “$1,212” in par. (2)

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

        Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(16), substituted “$1,872” for “$1,805” in par. (2)

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(16), substituted “$1,257” for “$1,212” in par. (1) and “$1,872” for “$1,805” in par. (2).

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) by striking out “$1,212” and “$1,805” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,257” and “$1,872”, respectively; and

270. 1991

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

     Pub. L. 102–152 § 2(a)(17) · 105 Stat. 985

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(17), substituted “$1,879” for “$1,812”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 102–152, § 2(a)(17), substituted “$1,879” for “$1,812”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) by striking out “$1,812” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,879”.

271. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(1) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(1), substituted “$85” for “$83”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(1), substituted “$85” for “$83”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) by striking out “$83” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$85”;

272. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(2) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(2), substituted “$162” for “$157”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(2), substituted “$162” for “$157”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) by striking out “$157” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$162”;

273. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(3) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(3), substituted “$247” for “$240”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(3), substituted “$247” for “$240”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) by striking out “$240” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$247”;

274. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(4) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(4), substituted “$352” for “$342”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(4), substituted “$352” for “$342”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) by striking out “$342” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$352”;

275. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(5) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(5), substituted “$502” for “$487”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(5), substituted “$502” for “$487”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) by striking out “$487” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$502”;

276. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(6) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(6), substituted “$632” for “$614”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(6), substituted “$632” for “$614”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) by striking out “$614” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$632”;

277. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(7) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(7), substituted “$799” for “$776”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(7), substituted “$799” for “$776”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) by striking out “$776” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$799”;

278. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(8) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(8), substituted “$924” for “$897”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(8), substituted “$924” for “$897”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) by striking out “$897” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$924”;

279. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(9) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(9), substituted “$1,040” for “$1,010”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(9), substituted “$1,040” for “$1,010”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) by striking out “$1,010” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,040”;

280. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(10) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(10), substituted “$1,730” for “$1,680”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(10), substituted “$1,730” for “$1,680”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) by striking out “$1,680” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,730”;

281. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(11) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(11), which directed the substitution of “$70” for “$68”, was executed by making the substitution in two places to reflect the probable intent of Congress

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(11), which directed the substitution of “$70” for “$68”, was executed by making the substitution in two places to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) by striking out “$2,089”, “$68”, and “$2,927” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,152”, “$70”, and “$3,015”, respectively;

282. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(11) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(11), substituted “$2,152” and “$3,015” for “$2,089” and “$2,927”, respectively

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(11), substituted “$2,152” and “$3,015” for “$2,089” and “$2,927”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) by striking out “$2,089”, “$68”, and “$2,927” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,152”, “$70”, and “$3,015”, respectively;

283. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(12) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(12), substituted “$2,152” for “$2,089”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(12), substituted “$2,152” for “$2,089”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) by striking out “$2,089” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,152”;

284. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(13) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(13), substituted “$2,371” for “$2,302”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(13), substituted “$2,371” for “$2,302”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) by striking out “$2,302” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,371”;

285. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(14) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(14), substituted “$2,698” for “$2,619”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(14), substituted “$2,698” for “$2,619”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) by striking out “$2,619” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,698”;

286. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(15) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(15), substituted “$3,015” for “$2,927”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(15), substituted “$3,015” for “$2,927”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$2,927” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$3,015”;

287. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(15) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(15), substituted “$3,015” for “$2,927” wherever appearing

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(15), substituted “$3,015” for “$2,927” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$2,927” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$3,015”;

288. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(16) · 107 Stat. 767

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

        Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(16), substituted “$1,295” for “$1,257” in par. (2)

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

        Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(16), substituted “$1,928” for “$1,872” in par. (2)

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(16), substituted “$1,295” for “$1,257” in par. (1) and “$1,928” for “$1,872” in par. (2).

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) by striking out “$1,257” and “$1,872” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,295” and “$1,928”, respectively; and

289. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–78 § 1(17) · 107 Stat. 767

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(17), substituted “$1,935” for “$1,879”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 103–78, § 1(17), substituted “$1,935” for “$1,879”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) by striking out “$1,879” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,935”.

290. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(1) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(1), substituted “$87” for “$85”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(1), substituted “$87” for “$85”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) by striking out “$85” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$87”;

291. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(2) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(2), substituted “$166” for “$162”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(2), substituted “$166” for “$162”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) by striking out “$162” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$166”;

292. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(3) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(3), substituted “$253” for “$247”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(3), substituted “$253” for “$247”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) by striking out “$247” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$253”;

293. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(4) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(4), substituted “$361” for “$352”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(4), substituted “$361” for “$352”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) by striking out “$352” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$361”;

294. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(5) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(5), substituted “$515” for “$502”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(5), substituted “$515” for “$502”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) by striking out “$502” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$515”;

295. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(6) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(6), substituted “$648” for “$632”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(6), substituted “$648” for “$632”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) by striking out “$632” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$648”;

296. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(7) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(7), substituted “$819” for “$799”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(7), substituted “$819” for “$799”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) by striking out “$799” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$819”;

297. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(8) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(8), substituted “$948” for “$924”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(8), substituted “$948” for “$924”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) by striking out “$924” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$948”;

298. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(9) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(9), substituted “$1,067” for “$1,040”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(9), substituted “$1,067” for “$1,040”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) by striking out “$1,040” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,067”;

299. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(10) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(10), substituted “$1,774” for “$1,730”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(10), substituted “$1,774” for “$1,730”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) by striking out “$1,730” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,774”;

300. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(11) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(11), substituted “$2,207” and “$3,093” for “$2,152” and “$3,015”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(11), substituted “$2,207” and “$3,093” for “$2,152” and “$3,015”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) by striking out “$2,152” and “$3,015” in subsection (k) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,207” and “$3,093”, respectively;

301. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(12) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(12), substituted “$2,207” for “$2,152”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(12), substituted “$2,207” for “$2,152”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) by striking out “$2,152” in subsection (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,207”;

302. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(13) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(13), substituted “$2,432” for “$2,371”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(13), substituted “$2,432” for “$2,371”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) by striking out “$2,371” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,432”;

303. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(14) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(14), substituted “$2,768” for “$2,698”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(14), substituted “$2,768” for “$2,698”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) by striking out “$2,698” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,768”;

304. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(15) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(15), substituted “$3,093” for “$3,015”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (o). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(15), substituted “$3,093” for “$3,015”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$3,015” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$3,093”;

305. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(15) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(15), substituted “$3,093” for “$3,015” wherever appearing

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (p). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(15), substituted “$3,093” for “$3,015” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$3,015” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$3,093”;

306. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(16) · 107 Stat. 1485

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

        Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(16), substituted “$1,328” for “$1,295” in par. (2)

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

        Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(16), substituted “$1,978” for “$1,928” in par. (2)

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(16), substituted “$1,328” for “$1,295” in par. (1) and “$1,978” for “$1,928” in par. (2).

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) by striking out “$1,295” and “$1,928” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,328” and “$1,978”, respectively; and

307. 1993

     Pub. L. 103–140 § 2(17) · 107 Stat. 1485

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(17), substituted “$1,985” for “$1,935”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 103–140, § 2(17), substituted “$1,985” for “$1,935”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) by striking out “$1,935” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,985”.

308. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(1) · 111 Stat. 2155

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(1), substituted “$95” for “$87”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(1), substituted “$95” for “$87”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) by striking out “$87” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$95”;

309. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(2) · 111 Stat. 2155

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(2), substituted “$182” for “$166”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(2), substituted “$182” for “$166”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) by striking out “$166” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$182”;

310. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(3) · 111 Stat. 2155

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(3), substituted “$279” for “$253”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(3), substituted “$279” for “$253”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) by striking out “$253” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$279”;

311. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(4) · 111 Stat. 2155

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(4), substituted “$399” for “$361”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(4), substituted “$399” for “$361”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) by striking out “$361” in subsection (d) and inserting in lieu thereof “$399”;

312. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(5) · 111 Stat. 2155

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(5), substituted “$569” for “$515”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(5), substituted “$569” for “$515”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) by striking out “$515” in subsection (e) and inserting in lieu thereof “$569”;

313. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(6) · 111 Stat. 2155

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(6), substituted “$717” for “$648”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(6), substituted “$717” for “$648”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) by striking out “$648” in subsection (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “$717”;

314. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(7) · 111 Stat. 2155

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(7), substituted “$905” for “$819”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(7), substituted “$905” for “$819”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) by striking out “$819” in subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof “$905”;

315. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(8) · 111 Stat. 2155

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(8), substituted “$1,049” for “$948”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(8), substituted “$1,049” for “$948”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) by striking out “$948” in subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,049”;

316. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(9) · 111 Stat. 2155

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(9), substituted “$1,181” for “$1,067”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(9), substituted “$1,181” for “$1,067”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) by striking out “$1,067” in subsection (i) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,181”;

317. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(10) · 111 Stat. 2155

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(10), substituted “$1,964” for “$1,774”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(10), substituted “$1,964” for “$1,774”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) by striking out “$1,774” in subsection (j) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,964”;

318. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(11) · 111 Stat. 2155

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$75” for “$70” in two places

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$2,443” and “$3,426” for “$2,207” and “$3,093”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$75” for “$70” in two places and substituted “$2,443” and “$3,426” for “$2,207” and “$3,093”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) in subsection (k)— (A) by striking out “$70” both places it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “$75”; and (B) by striking out “$2,207” and “$3,093” and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,443” and “$3,426”, respectively;

319. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(12) · 111 Stat. 2155

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(12), substituted “$2,443” for “$2,207”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(12), substituted “$2,443” for “$2,207”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) by striking out “$2,207” in subsection (l) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,443”;

320. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(13) · 111 Stat. 2155

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(13), substituted “$2,694” for “$2,432”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(13), substituted “$2,694” for “$2,432”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) by striking out “$2,432” in subsection (m) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,694”;

321. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(14) · 111 Stat. 2155

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(14), substituted “$3,066” for “$2,768”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(14), substituted “$3,066” for “$2,768”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) by striking out “$2,768” in subsection (n) and inserting in lieu thereof “$3,066”;

322. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(15) · 111 Stat. 2155

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o); 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(15), substituted “$3,426” for “$3,093” wherever appearing

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsecs. (o), (p). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(15), substituted “$3,426” for “$3,093” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking out “$3,093” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting in lieu thereof “$3,426”;

323. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(16) · 111 Stat. 2155

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(16), substituted “$1,471” and “$2,190” for “$1,328” and “$1,978”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(16), substituted “$1,471” and “$2,190” for “$1,328” and “$1,978”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) by striking out “$1,328” and “$1,978” in subsection (r) and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,471” and “$2,190”, respectively; and

324. 1997

     Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

     Pub. L. 105–98 § 2(a)(17) · 111 Stat. 2155

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(17), substituted “$2,199” for “$1,985”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 105–98, § 2(a)(17), substituted “$2,199” for “$1,985”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) by striking out “$1,985” in subsection (s) and inserting in lieu thereof “$2,199”.

325. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(1) · 113 Stat. 1601

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(1), substituted “$98” for “$95”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(1), substituted “$98” for “$95”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) by striking “$95” in subsection (a) and inserting “$98”;

326. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(2) · 113 Stat. 1601

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(2), substituted “$188” for “$182”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(2), substituted “$188” for “$182”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) by striking “$182” in subsection (b) and inserting “$188”;

327. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(3) · 113 Stat. 1601

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(3), substituted “$288” for “$279”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(3), substituted “$288” for “$279”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) by striking “$279” in subsection (c) and inserting “$288”;

328. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(4) · 113 Stat. 1601

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(4), substituted “$413” for “$399”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(4), substituted “$413” for “$399”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) by striking “$399” in subsection (d) and inserting “$413”;

329. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(5) · 113 Stat. 1601

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(5), substituted “$589” for “$569”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(5), substituted “$589” for “$569”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) by striking “$569” in subsection (e) and inserting “$589”;

330. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(6) · 113 Stat. 1601

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(6), substituted “$743” for “$717”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(6), substituted “$743” for “$717”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) by striking “$717” in subsection (f) and inserting “$743”;

331. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(7) · 113 Stat. 1601

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(7), substituted “$937” for “$905”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(7), substituted “$937” for “$905”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) by striking “$905” in subsection (g) and inserting “$937”;

332. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(8) · 113 Stat. 1601

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(8), substituted “$1,087” for “$1,049”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(8), substituted “$1,087” for “$1,049”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) by striking “$1,049” in subsection (h) and inserting “$1,087”;

333. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(9) · 113 Stat. 1601

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(9), substituted “$1,224” for “$1,181”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(9), substituted “$1,224” for “$1,181”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) by striking “$1,181” in subsection (i) and inserting “$1,224”;

334. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(10) · 113 Stat. 1601

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(10), substituted “$2,036” for “$1,964”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(10), substituted “$2,036” for “$1,964”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) by striking “$1,964” in subsection (j) and inserting “$2,036”;

335. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(11) · 113 Stat. 1601

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$76” for “$75” in two places

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$2,533” and “$3,553” for “$2,443” and “$3,426”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$76” for “$75” in two places and substituted “$2,533” and “$3,553” for “$2,443” and “$3,426”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) in subsection (k)— (A) by striking “$75” both places it appears and inserting “$76”; and (B) by striking “$2,443” and “3,426” and inserting “$2,533” and “$3,553”, respectively;

336. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(12) · 113 Stat. 1601

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(12), substituted “$2,533” for “$2,443”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(12), substituted “$2,533” for “$2,443”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) by striking “$2,443” in subsection (l) and inserting “$2,533”;

337. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(13) · 113 Stat. 1601

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(13), substituted “$2,794” for “$2,694”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(13), substituted “$2,794” for “$2,694”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) by striking “$2,694” in subsection (m) and inserting “$2,794”;

338. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(14) · 113 Stat. 1601

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(14), substituted “$3,179” for “$3,066”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(14), substituted “$3,179” for “$3,066”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) by striking “$3,066” in subsection (n) and inserting “$3,179”;

339. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(15) · 113 Stat. 1601

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o); 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(15), substituted “$3,553” for “$3,426” wherever appearing

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsecs. (o), (p). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(15), substituted “$3,553” for “$3,426” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking “$3,426” each place it appears in sub­sections (o) and (p) and inserting “$3,553”;

340. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(16) · 113 Stat. 1601

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(16), substituted “$1,525” and “$2,271” for “$1,471” and “$2,190”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(16), substituted “$1,525” and “$2,271” for “$1,471” and “$2,190”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) by striking “$1,471” and “$2,190” in subsection (r) and inserting “$1,525” and “$2,271”, respectively; and

341. 1999

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

     Pub. L. 106–118 § 2(a)(17) · 113 Stat. 1601

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(17), substituted “$2,280” for “$2,199”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 106–118, § 2(a)(17), substituted “$2,280” for “$2,199”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) by striking “$2,199” in subsection (s) and inserting “$2,280”.

342. 2000

     Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000

     Pub. L. 106–419 title III § 302 · 114 Stat. 1822

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 106–419 substituted “has suffered complete organic” for “or has suffered complete organic”

     2. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 106–419 inserted “or, in the case of a woman veteran, has suffered the anatomical loss of one or both breasts (including loss by mastectomy),” after “air and bone conduction,”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 106–419 substituted “has suffered complete organic” for “or has suffered complete organic” and inserted “or, in the case of a woman veteran, has suffered the anatomical loss of one or both breasts (including loss by mastectomy),” after “air and bone conduction,”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 302. SPECIAL MONTHLY COMPENSATION FOR WOMEN VETERANS WHO LOSE A BREAST AS A RESULT OF A SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY. Section 1114(k) is amended— (1) by striking “or has suffered” and inserting “has suffered”; and (2) by inserting after “air and bone conduction,” the following: “or, in the case of a woman veteran, has suffered the anatomical loss of one or both breasts (including loss by mastectomy),”.

343. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(1) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(1), substituted “$103” for “$98”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(1), substituted “$103” for “$98”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) by striking “$98” in subsection (a) and inserting “$103”;

344. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(2) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(2), substituted “$199” for “$188”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(2), substituted “$199” for “$188”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) by striking “$188” in subsection (b) and inserting “$199”;

345. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(3) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(3), substituted “$306” for “$288”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(3), substituted “$306” for “$288”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) by striking “$288” in subsection (c) and inserting “$306”;

346. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(4) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(4), substituted “$439” for “$413”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(4), substituted “$439” for “$413”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) by striking “$413” in subsection (d) and inserting “$439”;

347. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(5) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(5), substituted “$625” for “$589”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(5), substituted “$625” for “$589”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) by striking “$589” in subsection (e) and inserting “$625”;

348. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(6) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(6), substituted “$790” for “$743”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(6), substituted “$790” for “$743”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) by striking “$743” in subsection (f) and inserting “$790”;

349. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(7) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(7), substituted “$995” for “$937”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(7), substituted “$995” for “$937”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) by striking “$937” in subsection (g) and inserting “$995”;

350. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(8) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(8), substituted “$1,155” for “$1,087”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(8), substituted “$1,155” for “$1,087”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) by striking “$1,087” in subsection (h) and inserting “$1,155”;

351. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(9) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(9), substituted “$1,299” for “$1,224”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(9), substituted “$1,299” for “$1,224”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) by striking “$1,224” in subsection (i) and inserting “$1,299”;

352. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(10) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(10), substituted “$2,163” for “$2,036”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(10), substituted “$2,163” for “$2,036”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) by striking “$2,036” in subsection (j) and inserting “$2,163”;

353. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(11) · 115 Stat. 900

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$80” for “$76”

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$2,691” for “$2,533”

     3. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$3,775” for “$3,553”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$80” for “$76” in two places, “$2,691” for “$2,533”, and “$3,775” for “$3,553”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) in subsection (k)— (A) by striking “$76” both places it appears and inserting “$80”; and (B) by striking “$2,533” and “$3,553” and inserting “$2,691” and “$3,775”, respectively;

354. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(12) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(12), substituted “$2,691” for “$2,533”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(12), substituted “$2,691” for “$2,533”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) by striking “$2,533” in subsection (1) and inserting “$2,691”;

355. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(13) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(13), substituted “$2,969” for “$2,794”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(13), substituted “$2,969” for “$2,794”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) by striking “$2,794” in subsection (m) and inserting “$2,969”;

356. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(14) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(14), substituted “$3,378” for “$3,179”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(14), substituted “$3,378” for “$3,179”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) by striking “$3,179” in subsection (n) and inserting “$3,378”;

357. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(15) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o); 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(15), substituted “$3,775” for “$3,553” wherever appearing

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsecs. (o), (p). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(15), substituted “$3,775” for “$3,553” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking “$3,553” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting “$3,775”;

358. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(16) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(16), substituted “$1,621” for “$1,525”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r)(1). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(16), substituted “$1,621” for “$1,525”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) by striking “$1,525” and “$2,271” in subsection (r) and inserting “$1,621” and “$2,413”, respectively; and

359. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(16) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(2)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(16), substituted “$2,413” for “$2,271”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r)(2). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(16), substituted “$2,413” for “$2,271”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) by striking “$1,525” and “$2,271” in subsection (r) and inserting “$1,621” and “$2,413”, respectively; and

360. 2001

     Pub. L. 107–94 § 2(a)(17) · 115 Stat. 900

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(17), substituted “$2,422” for “$2,280”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 107–94, § 2(a)(17), substituted “$2,422” for “$2,280”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) by striking “$2,280” in subsection (s) and inserting “$2,422”.

361. 2001

     Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001

     Pub. L. 107–103 title II § 204(b)(1) · 115 Stat. 976

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 107–103 substituted “section 5503(c)” for “section 5503(e)” in introductory provisions

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 107–103 substituted “section 5503(c)” for “section 5503(e)” in introductory provisions.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) Section 1114(r) is amended by striking “section 5503(e)” and inserting “section 5503(c)”.

362. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(1) · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(1), substituted “$104” for “$103”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(1), substituted “$104” for “$103”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) by striking “$103” in subsection (a) and inserting “$104”;

363. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(2) · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(2), substituted “$201” for “$199”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(2), substituted “$201” for “$199”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) by striking “$199” in subsection (b) and inserting “$201”;

364. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(3) · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(3), substituted “$310” for “$306”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(3), substituted “$310” for “$306”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) by striking “$306” in subsection (c) and inserting “$310”;

365. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(4) · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(4), substituted “$445” for “$439”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(4), substituted “$445” for “$439”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) by striking “$439” in subsection (d) and inserting “$445”;

366. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(5) · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(5), substituted “$633” for “$625”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(5), substituted “$633” for “$625”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) by striking “$625” in subsection (e) and inserting “$633”;

367. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(6) · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(6), substituted “$801” for “$790”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(6), substituted “$801” for “$790”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) by striking “$790” in subsection (f) and inserting “$801”;

368. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(7) · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(7), substituted “$1,008” for “$995”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(7), substituted “$1,008” for “$995”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) by striking “$995” in subsection (g) and inserting “$1,008”;

369. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(8) · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(8), substituted “$1,171” for “$1,155”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(8), substituted “$1,171” for “$1,155”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) by striking “$1,155” in subsection (h) and inserting “$1,171”;

370. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(9) · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(9), substituted “$1,317” for “$1,299”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(9), substituted “$1,317” for “$1,299”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) by striking “$1,299” in subsection (i) and inserting “$1,317”;

371. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(10) · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(10), substituted “$2,193” for “$2,163”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(10), substituted “$2,193” for “$2,163”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) by striking “$2,163” in subsection (j) and inserting “$2,193”;

372. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(11) · 116 Stat. 2820

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(11), substituted “$81” for “$80” in two places

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(11), substituted “$2,728” and “$3,827” for “$2,691” and “$3,775”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(11), substituted “$81” for “$80” in two places and substituted “$2,728” and “$3,827” for “$2,691” and “$3,775”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) in subsection (k)— (A) by striking “$80” both places it appears and inserting “$81”; and (B) by striking “$2,691” and “$3,775” and inserting “$2,728” and “$3,827”, respectively;

373. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 102 · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 102, substituted “25 percent or more of tissue from a single breast or both breasts in combination (including loss by mastectomy or partial mastectomy) or has received radiation treatment of breast tissue” for “one or both breasts (including loss by mastectomy)”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 107–330, § 102, substituted “25 percent or more of tissue from a single breast or both breasts in combination (including loss by mastectomy or partial mastectomy) or has received radiation treatment of breast tissue” for “one or both breasts (including loss by mastectomy)”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 102. CLARIFICATION OF ENTITLEMENT TO SPECIAL MONTHLY COMPENSATION FOR WOMEN VETERANS WHO HAVE SERVICE-CONNECTED LOSS OF BREAST TISSUE. Section 1114(k) is amended by striking “one or both breasts (including loss by mastectomy)” and inserting “25 percent or more of tissue from a single breast or both breasts in combination (including loss by mastectomy or partial mastectomy) or has received radiation treatment of breast tissue”.

374. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(12) · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(12), substituted “$2,728” for “$2,691”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(12), substituted “$2,728” for “$2,691”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) by striking “$2,691” in subsection (1) and inserting “$2,728”;

375. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(13) · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(13), substituted “$3,010” for “$2,969”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(13), substituted “$3,010” for “$2,969”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) by striking “$2,969” in subsection (m) and inserting “$3,010”;

376. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(14) · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(14), substituted “$3,425” for “$3,378”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(14), substituted “$3,425” for “$3,378”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) by striking “$3,378” in subsection (n) and inserting “$3,425”;

377. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(15) · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o); 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(15), substituted “$3,827” for “$3,775” wherever appearing

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsecs. (o), (p). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(15), substituted “$3,827” for “$3,775” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking “$3,775” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting “$3,827”;

378. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(16) · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(16), substituted “$1,643” and “$2,446” for “$1,621” and “$2,413”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(16), substituted “$1,643” and “$2,446” for “$1,621” and “$2,413”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) by striking “$1,621” and “$2,413” in subsection (r) and inserting “$1,643” and “$2,446”, respectively; and

379. 2002

     Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(a)(17) · 116 Stat. 2820

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(17), substituted “$2,455” for “$2,422”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(a)(17), substituted “$2,455” for “$2,422”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) by striking “$2,422” in subsection (s) and inserting “$2,455”.

380. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(1) · 118 Stat. 3598

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(1), substituted “$106” for “$104”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(1), substituted “$106” for “$104”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) by striking “$104” in subsection (a) and inserting “$106”;

381. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(2) · 118 Stat. 3598

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(2), substituted “$205” for “$201”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(2), substituted “$205” for “$201”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) by striking “$201” in subsection (b) and inserting “$205”;

382. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(3) · 118 Stat. 3598

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(3), substituted “$316” for “$310”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(3), substituted “$316” for “$310”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) by striking “$310” in subsection (c) and inserting “$316”;

383. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(4) · 118 Stat. 3598

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(4), substituted “$454” for “$445”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(4), substituted “$454” for “$445”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) by striking “$445” in subsection (d) and inserting “$454”;

384. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(5) · 118 Stat. 3598

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(5), substituted “$646” for “$633”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(5), substituted “$646” for “$633”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) by striking “$633” in subsection (e) and inserting “$646”;

385. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(6) · 118 Stat. 3598

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(6), substituted “$817” for “$801”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(6), substituted “$817” for “$801”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) by striking “$801” in subsection (f) and inserting “$817”;

386. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(7) · 118 Stat. 3598

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(7), substituted “$1,029” for “$1,008”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(7), substituted “$1,029” for “$1,008”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) by striking “$1,008” in subsection (g) and inserting “$1,029”;

387. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(8) · 118 Stat. 3598

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(8), substituted “$1,195” for “$1,171”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(8), substituted “$1,195” for “$1,171”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) by striking “$1,171” in subsection (h) and inserting “$1,195”;

388. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(9) · 118 Stat. 3598

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(9), substituted “$1,344” for “$1,317”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(9), substituted “$1,344” for “$1,317”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) by striking “$1,317” in subsection (i) and inserting “$1,344”;

389. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(10) · 118 Stat. 3598

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(10), substituted “$2,239” for “$2,193”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(10), substituted “$2,239” for “$2,193”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) by striking “$2,193” in subsection (j) and inserting “$2,239”;

390. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(11) · 118 Stat. 3598

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(11), substituted “$82” for “$81” in two places

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(11), substituted “$2,785” and “$3,907” for “$2,728” and “$3,827”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(11), substituted “$82” for “$81” in two places and substituted “$2,785” and “$3,907” for “$2,728” and “$3,827”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) in subsection (k)— (A) by striking “$81” both places it appears and inserting “$82”; and (B) by striking “$2,728” and “$3,827” and inserting “$2,785” and “$3,907”, respectively;

391. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(12) · 118 Stat. 3598

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(12), substituted “$2,785” for “$2,728”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(12), substituted “$2,785” for “$2,728”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) by striking “$2,728” in subsection (l) and inserting “$2,785”;

392. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(13) · 118 Stat. 3598

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(13), substituted “$3,073” for “$3,010”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(13), substituted “$3,073” for “$3,010”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) by striking “$3,010” in subsection (m) and inserting “$3,073”;

393. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(14) · 118 Stat. 3598

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(14), substituted “$3,496” for “$3,425”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(14), substituted “$3,496” for “$3,425”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) by striking “$3,425” in subsection (n) and inserting “$3,496”;

394. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(15) · 118 Stat. 3598

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o); 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(15), substituted “$3,907” for “$3,827” wherever appearing

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsecs. (o), (p). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(15), substituted “$3,907” for “$3,827” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) by striking “$3,827” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting “$3,907”;

395. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(16) · 118 Stat. 3598

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(16), substituted “$1,677” and “$2,497” for “$1,643” and “$2,446”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(16), substituted “$1,677” and “$2,497” for “$1,643” and “$2,446”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) by striking “$1,643” and “$2,446” in subsection (r) and inserting “$1,677” and “$2,497”, respectively; and

396. 2004

     Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

     Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(a)(17) · 118 Stat. 3598

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(17), substituted “$2,506” for “$2,455”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(a)(17), substituted “$2,506” for “$2,455”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) by striking “$2,455” in subsection (s) and inserting “$2,506”.

397. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(1) · 119 Stat. 2362

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(1), substituted “$112” for “$106”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(1), substituted “$112” for “$106”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) in subsection (a), by striking “$106” and inserting “$112”;

398. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(2) · 119 Stat. 2362

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(2), substituted “$218” for “$205”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(2), substituted “$218” for “$205”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) in subsection (b), by striking “$205” and inserting “$218”;

399. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(3) · 119 Stat. 2362

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(3), substituted “$337” for “$316”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(3), substituted “$337” for “$316”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) in subsection (c), by striking “$316” and inserting “$337”;

400. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(4) · 119 Stat. 2362

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(4), substituted “$485” for “$454”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(4), substituted “$485” for “$454”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) in subsection (d), by striking “$454” and inserting “$485”;

401. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(5) · 119 Stat. 2362

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(5), substituted “$690” for “$646”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(5), substituted “$690” for “$646”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) in subsection (e), by striking “$646” and inserting “$690”;

402. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(6) · 119 Stat. 2362

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(6), substituted “$873” for “$817”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(6), substituted “$873” for “$817”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) in subsection (f), by striking “$817” and inserting “$873”;

403. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(7) · 119 Stat. 2362

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(7), substituted “$1,099” for “$1,029”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(7), substituted “$1,099” for “$1,029”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) in subsection (g), by striking “$1,029” and inserting “$1,099”;

404. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(8) · 119 Stat. 2362

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(8), substituted “$1,277” for “$1,195”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(8), substituted “$1,277” for “$1,195”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) in subsection (h), by striking “$1,195” and inserting “$1,277”;

405. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(9) · 119 Stat. 2362

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(9), substituted “$1,436” for “$1,344”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(9), substituted “$1,436” for “$1,344”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) in subsection (i), by striking “$1,344” and inserting “$1,436”;

406. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(10) · 119 Stat. 2362

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(10), substituted “$2,393” for “$2,239”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(10), substituted “$2,393” for “$2,239”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) in subsection (j), by striking “$2,239” and inserting “$2,393”;

407. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(11) · 119 Stat. 2362

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$87” for “$82” in two places

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$2,977” and “$4,176” for “$2,785” and “$3,907”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(11), substituted “$87” for “$82” in two places and substituted “$2,977” and “$4,176” for “$2,785” and “$3,907”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) in subsection (k)— (A) by striking “$82” both places it appears and inserting “$87”; and (B) by striking “$2,785” and “$3,907” and inserting “$2,977” and “$4,176”, respectively;

408. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(12) · 119 Stat. 2362

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(12), substituted “$2,977” for “$2,785”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(12), substituted “$2,977” for “$2,785”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) in subsection (l), by striking “$2,785” and inserting “$2,977”;

409. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(13) · 119 Stat. 2362

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(13), substituted “$3,284” for “$3,073”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(13), substituted “$3,284” for “$3,073”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) in subsection (m), by striking “$3,073” and inserting “$3,284”;

410. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(14) · 119 Stat. 2362

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(14), substituted “$3,737” for “$3,496”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(14), substituted “$3,737” for “$3,496”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) in subsection (n), by striking “$3,496” and inserting “$3,737”;

411. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(15) · 119 Stat. 2362

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o); 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(15), substituted “$4,176” for “$3,907” wherever appearing

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsecs. (o), (p). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(15), substituted “$4,176” for “$3,907” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) in subsections (o) and (p), by striking “$3,907” each place it appears and inserting “$4,176”;

412. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(16) · 119 Stat. 2362

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(16), substituted “$1,792” and “$2,669” for “$1,677” and “$2,497”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(16), substituted “$1,792” and “$2,669” for “$1,677” and “$2,497”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) in subsection (r), by striking “$1,677” and “$2,497” and inserting “$1,792” and “$2,669”, respectively; and

413. 2005

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

     Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(a)(17) · 119 Stat. 2362

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(17), substituted “$2,678” for “$2,506”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(a)(17), substituted “$2,678” for “$2,506”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) in subsection (s), by striking “$2,506” and inserting “$2,678”.

414. 2006

     Veterans’ Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–233 § 502(1) · 120 Stat. 397

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 109–233, § 502(1), substituted “with such significant disabilities” for “so helpless”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–233, § 502(1), substituted “with such significant disabilities” for “so helpless”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) Section 1114(l) is amended by striking “so helpless” and inserting “with such significant disabilities”.

415. 2006

     Veterans’ Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–233 § 502(2) · 120 Stat. 397

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 109–233, § 502(2), substituted “so significantly disabled” for “so helpless”

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–233, § 502(2), substituted “so significantly disabled” for “so helpless”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) Section 1114(m) is amended by striking “so helpless” and inserting “so significantly disabled”.

416. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(1) · 120 Stat. 3304

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(1), which substituted “$115” for “$112”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(1), which substituted “$115” for “$112”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) in subsection (a), by striking “$112” and inserting “$115”;

417. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(2) · 120 Stat. 3304

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(2), which substituted “$225” for “$218”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(2), which substituted “$225” for “$218”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) in subsection (b), by striking “$218” and inserting “$225”;

418. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(3) · 120 Stat. 3304

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(3), which substituted “$348” for “$337”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(3), which substituted “$348” for “$337”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) in subsection (c), by striking “$337” and inserting “$348”;

419. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(4) · 120 Stat. 3304

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(4), which substituted “$501” for “$485”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(4), which substituted “$501” for “$485”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) in subsection (d), by striking “$485” and inserting “$501”;

420. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(5) · 120 Stat. 3304

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(5), which substituted “$712” for “$690”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(5), which substituted “$712” for “$690”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) in subsection (e), by striking “$690” and inserting “$712”;

421. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(6) · 120 Stat. 3304

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(6), which substituted “$901” for “$873”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(6), which substituted “$901” for “$873”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) in subsection (f), by striking “$873” and inserting “$901”;

422. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(7) · 120 Stat. 3304

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(7), which substituted “$1,135” for “$1,099”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(7), which substituted “$1,135” for “$1,099”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) in subsection (g), by striking “$1,099” and inserting “$1,135”;

423. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(8) · 120 Stat. 3304

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(8), which substituted “$1,319” for “$1,277”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(8), which substituted “$1,319” for “$1,277”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) in subsection (h), by striking “$1,277” and inserting “$1,319”;

424. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(9) · 120 Stat. 3304

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(9), which substituted “$1,483” for “$1,436”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(9), which substituted “$1,483” for “$1,436”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) in subsection (i), by striking “$1,436” and inserting “$1,483”;

425. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(10) · 120 Stat. 3304

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(10), which substituted “$2,471” for “$2,393”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(10), which substituted “$2,471” for “$2,393”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) in subsection (j), by striking “$2,393” and inserting “$2,471”;

426. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(11) · 120 Stat. 3304

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(11), which substituted “$89” for “$87” in two places

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(11), which substituted “$3,075” and “$4,313” for “$2,977” and “$4,176”, respectively, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(11), which substituted “$89” for “$87” in two places and substituted “$3,075” and “$4,313” for “$2,977” and “$4,176”, respectively, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) in subsection (k)— (A) by striking “$87” both places it appears and inserting “$89”; and (B) by striking “$2,977” and “$4,176” and inserting “$3,075” and “$4,313”, respectively;

427. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(12) · 120 Stat. 3304

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(12), which substituted “$3,075” for “$2,977”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(12), which substituted “$3,075” for “$2,977”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) in subsection (l), by striking “$2,977” and inserting “$3,075”;

428. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(13) · 120 Stat. 3304

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(13), which substituted “$3,392” for “$3,284”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(13), which substituted “$3,392” for “$3,284”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) in subsection (m), by striking “$3,284” and inserting “$3,392”;

429. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(14) · 120 Stat. 3304

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(14), which substituted “$3,860” for “$3,737”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(14), which substituted “$3,860” for “$3,737”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) in subsection (n), by striking “$3,737” and inserting “$3,860”;

430. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(15) · 120 Stat. 3304

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o); 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(15), which substituted “$4,313” for “$4,176” wherever appearing, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(15), which substituted “$4,313” for “$4,176” wherever appearing, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) in subsections (o) and (p), by striking “$4,176” each place it appears and inserting “$4,313”;

431. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(16) · 120 Stat. 3304

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(16), which substituted “$1,851” and “$2,757” for “$1,792” and “2,669”, respectively, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(16), which substituted “$1,851” and “$2,757” for “$1,792” and “2,669”, respectively, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) in subsection (r)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking “$1,792” and inserting “$1,851”; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking “2,669” and inserting “$2,757”; and

432. 2006

     Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(a)(17) · 120 Stat. 3304

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(17), which substituted “$2,766” for “$2,678”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above

     Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(a)(17), which substituted “$2,766” for “$2,678”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) in subsection (s), by striking “$2,678” and inserting “$2,766”.

433. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1006(b) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1114

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b), provided that as of the enactment of Pub. L. 109–461, the amendments made by Pub. L. 109–444 were deemed for all purposes not to have taken effect and that Pub. L. 109–444 ceased to be in effect. See Amendment notes below and section 1006(b) of Pub. L. 109–461, set out as a Coordination of Provisions With Pub. L. 109–444 note under section 101 of this title

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b), provided that as of the enactment of Pub. L. 109–461, the amendments made by Pub. L. 109–444 were deemed for all purposes not to have taken effect and that Pub. L. 109–444 ceased to be in effect. See Amendment notes below and section 1006(b) of Pub. L. 109–461, set out as a Coordination of Provisions With Pub. L. 109–444 note under section 101 of this title.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (b) Earlier Enactment of Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006.— If this Act is enacted after the enactment of the Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006, then as of the date of the enactment of this Act, the Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006 and the amendments made by that Act shall be deemed for all purposes not to have taken effect and the Veterans Programs Extension Act of 2006 and the amendments made by that Act shall cease to be in effect.

434. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(1) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(1), substituted “$115” for “$112”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(1), substituted “$115” for “$112”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) in subsection (a), by striking “$112” and inserting “$115”;

435. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(2) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(2), substituted “$225” for “$218”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(2), substituted “$225” for “$218”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) in subsection (b), by striking “$218” and inserting “$225”;

436. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(3) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(3), substituted “$348” for “$337”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(3), substituted “$348” for “$337”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) in subsection (c), by striking “$337” and inserting “$348”;

437. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(4) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(4), substituted “$501” for “$485”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(4), substituted “$501” for “$485”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) in subsection (d), by striking “$485” and inserting “$501”;

438. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(5) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(5), substituted “$712” for “$690”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(5), substituted “$712” for “$690”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) in subsection (e), by striking “$690” and inserting “$712”;

439. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(6) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(6), substituted “$901” for “$873”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(6), substituted “$901” for “$873”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) in subsection (f), by striking “$873” and inserting “$901”;

440. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(7) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(7), substituted “$1,135” for “$1,099”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(7), substituted “$1,135” for “$1,099”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) in subsection (g), by striking “$1,099” and inserting “$1,135”;

441. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(8) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(8), substituted “$1,319” for “$1,277”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(8), substituted “$1,319” for “$1,277”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) in subsection (h), by striking “$1,277” and inserting “$1,319”;

442. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(9) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(9), substituted “$1,483” for “$1,436”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(9), substituted “$1,483” for “$1,436”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) in subsection (i), by striking “$1,436” and inserting “$1,483”;

443. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(10) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(10), substituted “$2,471” for “$2,393”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(10), substituted “$2,471” for “$2,393”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) in subsection (j), by striking “$2,393” and inserting “$2,471”;

444. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(11) · 120 Stat. 3403

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(11), substituted “$89” for “$87” in two places

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(11), substituted “$3,075” and “$4,313” for “$2,977” and “$4,176”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(11), substituted “$89” for “$87” in two places and substituted “$3,075” and “$4,313” for “$2,977” and “$4,176”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) in subsection (k)— (A) by striking “$87” both places it appears and inserting “$89”; and (B) by striking “$2,977” and “$4,176” and inserting “$3,075” and “$4,313”, respectively;

445. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(12) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(12), substituted “$3,075” for “$2,977”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(12), substituted “$3,075” for “$2,977”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) in subsection (l), by striking “$2,977” and inserting “$3,075”;

446. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(13) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(13), substituted “$3,392” for “$3,284”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(13), substituted “$3,392” for “$3,284”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) in subsection (m), by striking “$3,284” and inserting “$3,392”;

447. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(14) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(14), substituted “$3,860” for “$3,737”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(14), substituted “$3,860” for “$3,737”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) in subsection (n), by striking “$3,737” and inserting “$3,860”;

448. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(15) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o); 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(15), substituted “$4,313” for “$4,176” wherever appearing

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsecs. (o), (p). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(15), substituted “$4,313” for “$4,176” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) in subsections (o) and (p), by striking “$4,176” each place it appears and inserting “$4,313”;

449. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(16) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(16), substituted “$1,851” and “$2,757” for “$1,792” and “2,669”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(16), substituted “$1,851” and “$2,757” for “$1,792” and “2,669”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) in subsection (r)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking “$1,792” and inserting “$1,851”; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking “2,669” and inserting “$2,757”; and

450. 2006

     Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

     Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(a)(17) · 120 Stat. 3403

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(17), substituted “$2,766” for “$2,678”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(a)(17), substituted “$2,766” for “$2,678”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) in subsection (s), by striking “$2,678” and inserting “$2,766”.

451. 2007

     Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007

     Pub. L. 110–157 title I § 101 · 121 Stat. 1831

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

     Pub. L. 110–157 substituted “20/200” for “5/200”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (o). Pub. L. 110–157 substituted “20/200” for “5/200”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     SEC. 101. MODIFICATION OF RATE OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENT FOR PAYMENT OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION.   Section 1114(o) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “5/200” and inserting “20/200”.

452. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(1) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(1), substituted “$117” for “$115”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(1), substituted “$117” for “$115”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) in subsection (a), by striking “$115” and inserting “$117”;

453. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(2) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(2), substituted “$230” for “$225”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(2), substituted “$230” for “$225”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) in subsection (b), by striking “$225” and inserting “$230”;

454. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(3) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(3), substituted “$356” for “$348”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(3), substituted “$356” for “$348”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) in subsection (c), by striking “$348” and inserting “$356”;

455. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(4) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(4), substituted “$512” for “$501”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(4), substituted “$512” for “$501”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) in subsection (d), by striking “$501” and inserting “$512”;

456. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(5) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(5), substituted “$728” for “$712”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(5), substituted “$728” for “$712”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) in subsection (e), by striking “$712” and inserting “$728”;

457. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(6) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(6), substituted “$921” for “$901”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(6), substituted “$921” for “$901”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) in subsection (f), by striking “$901” and inserting “$921”;

458. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(7) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(7), substituted “$1,161” for “$1,135”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(7), substituted “$1,161” for “$1,135”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) in subsection (g), by striking “$1,135” and inserting “$1,161”;

459. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(8) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(8), substituted “$1,349” for “$1,319”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(8), substituted “$1,349” for “$1,319”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) in subsection (h), by striking “$1,319” and inserting “$1,349”;

460. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(9) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(9), substituted “$1,517” for “$1,483”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(9), substituted “$1,517” for “$1,483”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) in subsection (i), by striking “$1,483” and inserting “$1,517”;

461. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(10) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(10), substituted “$2,527” for “$2,471”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(10), substituted “$2,527” for “$2,471”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) in subsection (j), by striking “$2,471” and inserting “$2,527”;

462. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(11) · 122 Stat. 3549

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(11), substituted “$91” for “$89” in two places

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(11), substituted “$3,145” and “$4,412” for “$3,075” and “$4,313”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(11), substituted “$91” for “$89” in two places and substituted “$3,145” and “$4,412” for “$3,075” and “$4,313”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) in subsection (k)— (A) by striking “$89” both places it appears and inserting “$91”; and (B) by striking “$3,075” and “$4,313” and inserting “$3,145” and “$4,412”, respectively;

463. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(12) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(12), substituted “$3,145” for “$3,075”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(12), substituted “$3,145” for “$3,075”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) in subsection (l), by striking “$3,075” and inserting “$3,145”;

464. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(13) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(13), substituted “$3,470” for “$3,392”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(13), substituted “$3,470” for “$3,392”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) in subsection (m), by striking “$3,392” and inserting “$3,470”;

465. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(14) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(14), substituted “$3,948” for “$3,860”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(14), substituted “$3,948” for “$3,860”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) in subsection (n), by striking “$3,860” and inserting “$3,948”;

466. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(15) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o); 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(15), substituted “$4,412” for “$4,313” wherever appearing

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsecs. (o), (p). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(15), substituted “$4,412” for “$4,313” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) in subsections (o) and (p), by striking “$4,313” each place it appears and inserting “$4,412”;

467. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(16) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(16), substituted “$1,893” for “$1,851”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r)(1). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(16), substituted “$1,893” for “$1,851”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) in subsection (r), by striking “$1,851” and “$2,757” and inserting “$1,893” and “$2,820”, respectively; and

468. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(16) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(2)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(16), substituted “$2,820” for “$2,757”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r)(2). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(16), substituted “$2,820” for “$2,757”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) in subsection (r), by striking “$1,851” and “$2,757” and inserting “$1,893” and “$2,820”, respectively; and

469. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(a)(17) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(17), substituted “$2,829” for “$2,766”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(a)(17), substituted “$2,829” for “$2,766”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) in subsection (s), by striking “$2,766” and inserting “$2,829”.

470. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(1) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(a)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(1), substituted “$123” for “$117”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(1), substituted “$123” for “$117”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) in subsection (a), by striking “$117” and inserting “$123”;

471. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(2) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(b)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(2), substituted “$243” for “$230”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(2), substituted “$243” for “$230”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) in subsection (b), by striking “$230” and inserting “$243”;

472. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(3) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(c)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(3), substituted “$376” for “$356”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(3), substituted “$376” for “$356”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) in subsection (c), by striking “$356” and inserting “$376”;

473. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(4) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(d)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(4), substituted “$541” for “$512”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(4), substituted “$541” for “$512”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (4) in subsection (d), by striking “$512” and inserting “$541”;

474. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(5) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(e)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(5), substituted “$770” for “$728”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(5), substituted “$770” for “$728”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (5) in subsection (e), by striking “$728” and inserting “$770”;

475. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(6) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(f)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(6), substituted “$974” for “$921”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(6), substituted “$974” for “$921”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (6) in subsection (f), by striking “$921” and inserting “$974”;

476. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(7) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(g)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(7), substituted “$1,228” for “$1,161”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(7), substituted “$1,228” for “$1,161”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (7) in subsection (g), by striking “$1,161” and inserting “$1,228”;

477. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(8) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(h)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(8), substituted “$1,427” for “$1,349”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(8), substituted “$1,427” for “$1,349”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (8) in subsection (h), by striking “$1,349” and inserting “$1,427”;

478. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(9) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(i)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(9), substituted “$1,604” for “$1,517”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(9), substituted “$1,604” for “$1,517”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (9) in subsection (i), by striking “$1,517” and inserting “$1,604”;

479. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(10) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(j)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(10), substituted “$2,673” for “$2,527”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(10), substituted “$2,673” for “$2,527”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (10) in subsection (j), by striking “$2,527” and inserting “$2,673”;

480. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(11) · 123 Stat. 1927

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(11), substituted “$96” for “$91” in two places

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k)

        Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(11), substituted “$3,327” and “$4,667” for “$3,145” and “$4,412”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(11), substituted “$96” for “$91” in two places and substituted “$3,327” and “$4,667” for “$3,145” and “$4,412”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (11) in subsection (k)— (A) by striking “$91” both places it appears and inserting “$96”; and (B) by striking “$3,145” and “$4,412” and inserting “$3,327” and “$4,667”, respectively;

481. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(12) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(12), substituted “$3,327” for “$3,145”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(12), substituted “$3,327” for “$3,145”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (12) in subsection (l), by striking “$3,145” and inserting “$3,327”;

482. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(13) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(13), substituted “$3,671” for “$3,470”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(13), substituted “$3,671” for “$3,470”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (13) in subsection (m), by striking “$3,470” and inserting “$3,671”;

483. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(14) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(14), substituted “$4,176” for “$3,948”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(14), substituted “$4,176” for “$3,948”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (14) in subsection (n), by striking “$3,948” and inserting “$4,176”;

484. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(15) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o); 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(15), substituted “$4,667” for “$4,412” wherever appearing

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsecs. (o), (p). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(15), substituted “$4,667” for “$4,412” wherever appearing.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (15) in subsections (o) and (p), by striking “$4,412” each place it appears and inserting “$4,667”;

485. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(16) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(16), substituted “$2,002” for “$1,893”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r)(1). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(16), substituted “$2,002” for “$1,893”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) in subsection (r), by striking “$1,893” and “$2,820” and inserting “$2,002” and “$2,983”, respectively; and

486. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(16) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(2)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(16), substituted “$2,983” for “$2,820”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r)(2). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(16), substituted “$2,983” for “$2,820”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (16) in subsection (r), by striking “$1,893” and “$2,820” and inserting “$2,002” and “$2,983”, respectively; and

487. 2009

     Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(a)(17) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(17), substituted “$2,993” for “$2,829”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (s). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(a)(17), substituted “$2,993” for “$2,829”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (17) in subsection (s), by striking “$2,829” and inserting “$2,993”.

488. 2010

     Veterans’ Benefits Act of 2010

     Pub. L. 111–275 § 601(a)(1) · 124 Stat. 2864

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

        Pub. L. 111–275, § 601(a)(1), substituted “both legs with factors” for “both legs at a level, or with complications,”

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m)

        Pub. L. 111–275, § 601(a)(1), substituted “one leg with factors” for “one leg at levels, or with complications,”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (m). Pub. L. 111–275, § 601(a)(1), substituted “both legs with factors” for “both legs at a level, or with complications,” and “one leg with factors” for “one leg at levels, or with complications,”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (1) in subsection (m)— (A) by striking “at a level, or with complications,” and inserting “with factors”; and (B) by striking “at levels, or with complications,” and inserting “with factors”;

     Effective date note
     Pub. L. 111–275, title VI, § 601(c), Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2884, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 5503 of this title] shall take effect on October 1, 2011.”

489. 2010

     Veterans’ Benefits Act of 2010

     Pub. L. 111–275 § 601(a)(2) · 124 Stat. 2864

     1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

        Pub. L. 111–275, § 601(a)(2), substituted “both arms with factors” for “both arms at levels, or with complications,”

     2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

        Pub. L. 111–275, § 601(a)(2), substituted “both legs with factors that” for “both legs so near the hip as to”

     3. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(n)

        Pub. L. 111–275, § 601(a)(2), substituted “one leg with factors that” for “one leg so near the shoulder and hip as to”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (n). Pub. L. 111–275, § 601(a)(2), substituted “both arms with factors” for “both arms at levels, or with complications,”, “both legs with factors that” for “both legs so near the hip as to”, and “one leg with factors that” for “one leg so near the shoulder and hip as to”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (2) in subsection (n)— (A) by striking “at levels, or with complications,” and inserting “with factors”; (B) by striking “so near the hip as to” and inserting “with factors that”; and (C) by striking “so near the shoulder and hip as to” and inserting “with factors that”; and

     Effective date note
     Pub. L. 111–275, title VI, § 601(c), Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2884, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 5503 of this title] shall take effect on October 1, 2011.”

490. 2010

     Veterans’ Benefits Act of 2010

     Pub. L. 111–275 § 601(a)(3) · 124 Stat. 2864

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o)

     Pub. L. 111–275, § 601(a)(3), substituted “with factors that” for “so near the shoulder as to”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (o). Pub. L. 111–275, § 601(a)(3), substituted “with factors that” for “so near the shoulder as to”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (3) in subsection (o), by striking “so near the shoulder as to” and inserting “with factors that”.

     Effective date note
     Pub. L. 111–275, title VI, § 601(c), Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2884, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 5503 of this title] shall take effect on October 1, 2011.”

491. 2010

     Veterans’ Benefits Act of 2010

     Pub. L. 111–275 § 601(b)(1)(A) · 124 Stat. 2864

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p)

     Pub. L. 111–275, § 601(b)(1)(A), substituted a period for the semicolon at end

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (p). Pub. L. 111–275, § 601(b)(1)(A), substituted a period for the semicolon at end.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (A) in subsection (p), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period; and

     Effective date note
     Pub. L. 111–275, title VI, § 601(c), Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2884, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 5503 of this title] shall take effect on October 1, 2011.”

492. 2010

     Veterans’ Benefits Act of 2010

     Pub. L. 111–275 § 1001(b) · 124 Stat. 2864

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(2)

     Pub. L. 111–275, § 1001(b), substituted “$2,983” for “$$2,983”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (r)(2). Pub. L. 111–275, § 1001(b), substituted “$2,983” for “$$2,983”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (b) Chapter 11.— Section 1114(r)(2) 38 USC 1114. is amended by striking “$$2,983” and inserting “$2,983”.

     Effective date note
     Pub. L. 111–275, title VI, § 601(c), Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2884, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 5503 of this title] shall take effect on October 1, 2011.”

493. 2010

     Veterans’ Benefits Act of 2010

     Pub. L. 111–275 § 601(b)(1)(B) · 124 Stat. 2864

     Added · 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t)

     Pub. L. 111–275, § 601(b)(1)(B), added subsec. (t)

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (t). Pub. L. 111–275, § 601(b)(1)(B), added subsec. (t).

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (B) by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(t) Subject to section 5503(c) of this title, if any veteran, as the result of service-connected disability, is in need of regular aid and attendance for the residuals of traumatic brain injury, is not eligible for compensation under subsection (r)(2), and in the absence of such regular aid and attendance would require hospitalization, nursing home care, or other residential institutional care, the veteran shall be paid, in addition to any other compensation under this section, a monthly aid and attendance allowance equal to the rate described in subsection (r)(2), which for purposes of section 1134 of this title shall be considered as additional compensation payable for disability. An allowance authorized under this subsection shall be paid in lieu of any allowance authorized by subsection (r)(1).” .

     Effective date note
     Pub. L. 111–275, title VI, § 601(c), Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2884, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 5503 of this title] shall take effect on October 1, 2011.”