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119th Congress

Title 38 — Veterans’ Benefits

Part II · Chapter 11 — Compensation for Service-Connected Disability or Death

§ 1115. Additional compensation for dependents

Statutory text

Any veteran entitled to compensation at the rates provided in section 1114 of this title, and whose disability is rated not less than 30 percent, shall be entitled to additional compensation for dependents in the following monthly amounts:

(1)

If and while rated totally disabled and—

(A)

has a spouse but no child, $150;

(B)

has a spouse and one or more children, $259 plus $75 for each child in excess of one;

(C)

has no spouse but one or more children, $101 plus $75 for each child in excess of one;

(D)

has a parent dependent upon such veteran for support, then, in addition to the above amounts, $120 for each parent so dependent;

(E)

notwithstanding the other provisions of this paragraph, the monthly payable amount on account of a spouse who is (i) a patient in a nursing home or (ii) blind, or so nearly blind or significantly disabled as to need or require the regular aid and attendance of another person, shall be $286 for a totally disabled veteran and proportionate amounts for partially disabled veterans in accordance with paragraph (2) of this section; and

(F)

notwithstanding the other provisions of this paragraph, the monthly amount payable on account of each child who has attained the age of eighteen years and who is pursuing a course of instruction at an approved educational institution shall be $240 for a totally disabled veteran and proportionate amounts for partially disabled veterans in accordance with paragraph (2) of this section.

(2)

If and while rated partially disabled, but not less than 30 percent, in an amount having the same ratio to the amount specified in paragraph (1) of this section as the degree of disability bears to total disability. The amounts payable under this paragraph, if not a multiple of $1, shall be rounded down to the nearest dollar.

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. Pub. L. 85–857 · 72 Stat. 1105

    Enacted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115

    Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1121, § 315

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1121, § 315

  2. Pub. L. 86–499 § 1 · 74 Stat. 165

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(a)

    Pub. L. 86–499 authorized payment of $12 for each living child in excess of three

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 86–499 authorized payment of $12 for each living child in excess of three.

  3. Pub. L. 89–137 § 1(b) · 79 Stat. 576

    1. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)

      Pub. L. 89–137 struck out subsec. (b) which prohibited payment of the additional compensation to any veteran during any period he is in receipt of an increased rate of subsistence allowance or education and training allowance on account of a dependent or dependents

    2. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)

      Pub. L. 89–137 redesignated subsec. (a) as entire section

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 89–137 struck out subsec. (b) which prohibited payment of the additional compensation to any veteran during any period he is in receipt of an increased rate of subsistence allowance or education and training allowance on account of a dependent or dependents, and redesignated subsec. (a) as entire section.

  4. Pub. L. 89–311 § 2(a) · 79 Stat. 1154

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)

      Pub. L. 89–311 substituted $25 for $23 in subpar. (A), $43 for $39 in subpar. (B), $55 for $50 in subpar. (C), $68 and $13 for $62 and $12, respectively, in subpar. (D), $17 for $15 in subpar. (E), $30 for $27 in subpar. (F), $43 and $13 for $39 and $12, respectively, in subpar. (G), and $21 for $19 in subpar. (H)

    2. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)

      Pub. L. 89–311 added subpar. (I)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1). Pub. L. 89–311 substituted $25 for $23 in subpar. (A), $43 for $39 in subpar. (B), $55 for $50 in subpar. (C), $68 and $13 for $62 and $12, respectively, in subpar. (D), $17 for $15 in subpar. (E), $30 for $27 in subpar. (F), $43 and $13 for $39 and $12, respectively, in subpar. (G), and $21 for $19 in subpar. (H), and added subpar. (I).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Section 315(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking out “$23” in subparagraph (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$25”; (2) by striking out “$39” in subparagraph (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$43”; (3) by striking out “$50” in subparagraph (C) and inserting in 1ieu thereof “$55”; (4) by striking out “$62” and “$12” in subparagraph (D) and 72 Stat. 1121; 74 Stat. 163. 38 USC 315. inserting in lieu thereof “$68” and “$13”, respectively; (5) by striking out “$15” in subparagraph (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$17”; (6) by striking out “$27” in subparagraph (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$30”; (7) by striking out “$39” and “$12” in subparagraph (G) and inserting in lieu thereof “$43” and “$13”, respectively; and (8) by striking out “$19” in subparagraph (H) and inserting in lieu thereof “$21”.

  5. Pub. L. 91–376 § 2 · 84 Stat. 787

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)

    Pub. L. 91–376 substituted $28 for $25 in subpar. (A), $48 for $43 in subpar. (B), $61 for $55 in subpar. (C), $75 and $14 for $68 and $13, respectively, in subpar. (D), $19 for $17 in subpar. (E), $33 for $30 in subpar. (F), $48 and $14 for $43 and $13, respectively, in subpar. (G), $23 for $21 in subpar. (H), and $44 for $40 in subpar. (I)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1). Pub. L. 91–376 substituted $28 for $25 in subpar. (A), $48 for $43 in subpar. (B), $61 for $55 in subpar. (C), $75 and $14 for $68 and $13, respectively, in subpar. (D), $19 for $17 in subpar. (E), $33 for $30 in subpar. (F), $48 and $14 for $43 and $13, respectively, in subpar. (G), $23 for $21 in subpar. (H), and $44 for $40 in subpar. (I).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 2. Section 315(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking out “$25” in subparagraph (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$28”; (2) by striking out “$43” in subparagraph (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$48”; (3) by striking out “$55” in subparagraph (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “$61”; (4) by striking out “$68” and “$13” in subparagraph (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$75” and “$14”, respectively; (5) by striking out “$17” in subparagraph (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$19”; (6) by striking out “$30” in subparagraph (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$33”; (7) by striking out “$43” and “$13” in subparagraph (G) and inserting in lieu t hereof “$48” and “$14”, respectively; (8) by striking out “$21” in subparagraph (H) and inserting in lieu thereof “$23”; and (9) by striking out “$40” in subparagraph (I) and inserting in lieu thereof “$44”.

  6. Veterans’ Compensation and Relief Act of 1972

    Pub. L. 92–328 title I § 102 · 86 Stat. 393

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)

    Pub. L. 92–328 substituted $31 for $28 in subpar. (A), $53 for $48 in subpar. (B), $67 for $61 in subpar. (C), $83 and $15 for $75 and $14, respectively, in subpar. (D), $21 for $19 in subpar. (E), $36 for $33 in subpar. (F), $53 and $15 for $48 and $14, respectively, in subpar. (G), $25 for $23 in subpar. (H), and $48 for $44 in subpar. (I)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1). Pub. L. 92–328 substituted $31 for $28 in subpar. (A), $53 for $48 in subpar. (B), $67 for $61 in subpar. (C), $83 and $15 for $75 and $14, respectively, in subpar. (D), $21 for $19 in subpar. (E), $36 for $33 in subpar. (F), $53 and $15 for $48 and $14, respectively, in subpar. (G), $25 for $23 in subpar. (H), and $48 for $44 in subpar. (I).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 102. Section 315(1) of title 38. United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking out “$28” in subparagraph (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$31”; (2) by striking out “$4–8” in subparagraph (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$53”; (3) by striking out “$61” in subparagraph (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “$67”; (4) by striking out “$75” and “$14” in subparagraph (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$83” and “$15”, respectively; (5) by striking out “$19” in subparagraph (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$21”; (6) by striking out “$33” in subparagraph (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$36”; (7) by striking out “$48” and “$14” in subparagraph (G) and inserting in lieu thereof “$53” and “$15”, respectively; (8) by striking out “$23” in subparagraph (H) and inserting in lieu thereof “$25”; and (9) by striking out “$14” in subparagraph (I) and inserting in lieu thereof “$48”.

  7. Pub. L. 93–295 title I § 102 · 88 Stat. 180

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)

    Pub. L. 93–295 substituted $36 for $31 in subpar. (A), $61 for $53 in subpar. (B), $77 for $67 in subpar. (C), $95 and $17 for $83 and $15, respectively, in subpar. (D), $24 for $21 in subpar. (E), $41 for $36 in subpar. (F), $61 and $17 for $53 and $15, respectively, in subpar. (G), $29 for $25 in subpar. (H), and $55 for $48 in subpar. (I)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1). Pub. L. 93–295 substituted $36 for $31 in subpar. (A), $61 for $53 in subpar. (B), $77 for $67 in subpar. (C), $95 and $17 for $83 and $15, respectively, in subpar. (D), $24 for $21 in subpar. (E), $41 for $36 in subpar. (F), $61 and $17 for $53 and $15, respectively, in subpar. (G), $29 for $25 in subpar. (H), and $55 for $48 in subpar. (I).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 102. Section 315(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking out “$31” in subparagraph (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$36”; (2) by striking out “$53” in subparagraph (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$61”; (3) by striking out “$67” in subparagraph (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “$77”; (4) by striking out “$83” and “$15” in subparagraph (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$95” and “$17”, respectively; (5) by striking out “$21” in subparagraph (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$24”; (6) by striking out “$36” in subparagraph (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$41”; (7) by striking out “$53” and “$15” in subparagraph (G) and inserting in lieu thereof “$61” and “$17”, respectively; (8) by striking out “$25” in subparagraph (H) and inserting in lieu thereof “$29”; and (9) by striking out “$48” in subparagraph (I) and inserting in lieu thereof “$55”.

  8. Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1975

    Pub. L. 94–71 title I § 102 · 89 Stat. 395

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)

    Pub. L. 94–71 substituted $40 for $36 in subpar. (A), $67 for $61 in subpar. (B), $85 for $77 in subpar. (C), $105 and $19 for $95 and $17, respectively, in subpar. (D), $26 for $24 in subpar. (E), $45 for $41 in subpar. (F), $67 and $19 for $61 and $17, respectively, in subpar. (G), $32 for $29 in subpar. (H) and $61 for $55 in subpar. (I)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1). Pub. L. 94–71 substituted $40 for $36 in subpar. (A), $67 for $61 in subpar. (B), $85 for $77 in subpar. (C), $105 and $19 for $95 and $17, respectively, in subpar. (D), $26 for $24 in subpar. (E), $45 for $41 in subpar. (F), $67 and $19 for $61 and $17, respectively, in subpar. (G), $32 for $29 in subpar. (H) and $61 for $55 in subpar. (I).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 102. Section 315(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking out “$36” in subparagraph (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$40”; (2) by striking out “$61” in subparagraph (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$67”; (3) by striking out “$77” in subparagraph (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “$85”; (4) by striking out “$95” and “$17” in subparagraph (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$105” and “$19”, respectively; (5) by striking out “$24” in subparagraph (E) and inserting in lieu thereof‘W’; (6) by striking out “$41” in subparagraph (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$45”; (7) by striking out “$61” and “$17” in subparagraph (G) and inserting in lieu thereof “$67” and “$19”, respectively; (8) by striking out “29” in subparagraph (H) and inserting in lieu thereof “$32”; and (9) by striking out “$55” in subparagraph (I) and inserting in lieu thereof “$61”.

  9. Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–433 § 102 · 90 Stat. 1374

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)

      Pub. L. 94–433, § 102, substituted $43 for $40 in subpar. (A), $72 for $67 in subpar. (B), $92 for $85 in subpar. (C), $113 and $21 for $105 and $19, respectively, in subpar. (D), $28 for $26 in subpar. (E), $49 for $45 in subpar. (F), $72 and $21 for $67 and $19, respectively, in subpar. (G), $35 for $32 in subpar. (H)

    2. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)

      Pub. L. 94–433, § 102, added subpar. (I)

    3. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)

      Pub. L. 94–433, § 102, substituted $66 for $61 in subpar. (J), formerly (I), but redesignated (J)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1). Pub. L. 94–433, § 102, substituted $43 for $40 in subpar. (A), $72 for $67 in subpar. (B), $92 for $85 in subpar. (C), $113 and $21 for $105 and $19, respectively, in subpar. (D), $28 for $26 in subpar. (E), $49 for $45 in subpar. (F), $72 and $21 for $67 and $19, respectively, in subpar. (G), $35 for $32 in subpar. (H), added subpar. (I), and substituted $66 for $61 in subpar. (J), formerly (I), but redesignated (J).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 102. Section 315(1) of title 38, United States Code, as amended— (1) by striking out in subparagraph (A) “$40” and inserting in lieu thereof “$43”; (2) by striking out in subparagraph (B) “$67” and inserting in lieu thereof “$72”; (3) by striking out in subparagraph (C) “$85” and inserting in lieu thereof “$92”; (4) by sticking out in subparagraph (D) “$105” and “$19” and inserting in lieu thereof “$113” and “$21”, respectively; (5) by striking out in subparagraph (E) “$26” and inserting in lieu thereof “$28”; (6) by striking out in subparagraph (F) “$45” and inserting in lieu thereof “$49”; (7) by striking out in subparagraph (G) “$67” and “$19” and inserting in lieu thereof “$72” and “$21”, respectively; (8) by striking out in subparagraph (H) “$32” and inserting in lieu thereof “$35” and by striking out in such subparagraph after the semicolon “and”; (9) by striking out in subparagraph (I) “$61” and inserting in lieu thereof “$G6”; and (10) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J) and inserting the new subparagraph (I) as follows: “(I) notwithstanding the other provisions of this subsection, the monthly payable amount on account of a spouse who is (1) a patient in a nursing home or (2) helpless or blind, or so nearly helpless or blind as to need or require the regular aid and attendance of another person, shall be $78 for a totally disabled veteran and proportionate amounts for partially disabled veterans in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection; and”.

  10. Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–433 title I § 102 · 90 Stat. 1374

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)

      Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 404(9), (10), substituted “spouse” for “wife” in subpar. (H)

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)

      Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 404(9), (10), substituted “parent dependent upon such veteran” for “mother or father, either or both dependent upon him” in subpar. (H)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 404(9), (10), substituted “spouse” for “wife” in subpars. (A) through (G) and “parent dependent upon such veteran” for “mother or father, either or both dependent upon him” in subpar. (H).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 102. Section 315(1) of title 38, United States Code, as amended— (1) by striking out in subparagraph (A) “$40” and inserting in lieu thereof “$43”; (2) by striking out in subparagraph (B) “$67” and inserting in lieu thereof “$72”; (3) by striking out in subparagraph (C) “$85” and inserting in lieu thereof “$92”; (4) by sticking out in subparagraph (D) “$105” and “$19” and inserting in lieu thereof “$113” and “$21”, respectively; (5) by striking out in subparagraph (E) “$26” and inserting in lieu thereof “$28”; (6) by striking out in subparagraph (F) “$45” and inserting in lieu thereof “$49”; (7) by striking out in subparagraph (G) “$67” and “$19” and inserting in lieu thereof “$72” and “$21”, respectively; (8) by striking out in subparagraph (H) “$32” and inserting in lieu thereof “$35” and by striking out in such subparagraph after the semicolon “and”; (9) by striking out in subparagraph (I) “$61” and inserting in lieu thereof “$G6”; and (10) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J) and inserting the new subparagraph (I) as follows: “(I) notwithstanding the other provisions of this subsection, the monthly payable amount on account of a spouse who is (1) a patient in a nursing home or (2) helpless or blind, or so nearly helpless or blind as to need or require the regular aid and attendance of another person, shall be $78 for a totally disabled veteran and proportionate amounts for partially disabled veterans in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection; and”.

  11. Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–433 § 404(11) · 90 Stat. 1374

    Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(2)

    Pub. L. 94–433, § 404(11), struck out “his” before “disability bears”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (2). Pub. L. 94–433, § 404(11), struck out “his” before “disability bears”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (11) by striking out in section 315 (2) “his”;

  12. Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1977

    Pub. L. 95–117 title I § 102 · 91 Stat. 1063

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)

    Pub. L. 95–117 substituted $46 for $43 in subpar. (A), $77 for $72 in subpar. (B), $98 for $92 in subpar. (C), $120 and $22 for $113 and $21, respectively, in subpar. (D), $30 for $28 in subpar. (E), $52 for $49 in subpar. (F), $77 and $22 for $72 and $21, respectively, in subpar. (G), $37 for $35 in subpar. (H), $83 for $78 in subpar. (I), and $70 for $66 in subpar. (J)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1). Pub. L. 95–117 substituted $46 for $43 in subpar. (A), $77 for $72 in subpar. (B), $98 for $92 in subpar. (C), $120 and $22 for $113 and $21, respectively, in subpar. (D), $30 for $28 in subpar. (E), $52 for $49 in subpar. (F), $77 and $22 for $72 and $21, respectively, in subpar. (G), $37 for $35 in subpar. (H), $83 for $78 in subpar. (I), and $70 for $66 in subpar. (J).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 102. Section 315(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by— (1) striking out in subparagraph (A) “$43” and inserting in lieu thereof “$46”; (2) striking out in subparagraph (B) “$72” and inserting in lieu thereof “$77”; (3) striking out in subparagraph (C) “$92” and inserting in lieu thereof “$98”; (4) striking out in subparagraph (D) “$113” and “$21” and inserting in lieu thereof “$120” and “$22”, respectively; (5) striking out in subparagraph (E) “$28” and inserting in lieu thereof “$30”; (6) striking out in subparagraph (F) “$49” and inserting in lieu thereof “$52”; (7) striking out in subparagraph (G) “$72” and “$21” and inserting in lieu thereof “$77” and “$22”, respectively; (8) striking out in subparagraph (H) “$35” and inserting in lieu thereof “$37”; (9) striking out in subparagraph (I) “$78” and inserting in lieu thereof “$83”; and (10) striking out in subparagraph (J) “$66” and inserting in lieu thereof “$70”.

  13. Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Act of 1978

    Pub. L. 95–479 § 102(b) · 92 Stat. 1560

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115

    Pub. L. 95–479, § 102(b), substituted “30 per centum” for “50 per centum” in provisions preceding par. (1)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 95–479, § 102(b), substituted “30 per centum” for “50 per centum” in provisions preceding par. (1).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Section 315 is further amended by striking out “50 per centum” in the matter preceding paragraph (1) and in paragraph (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “30 per centum”.

  14. Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Act of 1978

    Pub. L. 95–479 § 102(a) · 92 Stat. 1560

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)

    Pub. L. 95–479, § 102(a), substituted $49 for $46 in subpar. (A), $83 for $77 in subpar. (B), $110 for $98 in subpar. (C), $137 and $27 for $120 and $22, respectively, in subpar. (D), $34 for $30 in subpar. (E), $61 for $52 in subpar. (F), $88 and $27 for $77 and $22, respectively, in subpar. (G), $40 for $37 in subpar. (H), $89 for $83 in subpar. (I), and $75 for $70 in subpar. (J)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1). Pub. L. 95–479, § 102(a), substituted $49 for $46 in subpar. (A), $83 for $77 in subpar. (B), $110 for $98 in subpar. (C), $137 and $27 for $120 and $22, respectively, in subpar. (D), $34 for $30 in subpar. (E), $61 for $52 in subpar. (F), $88 and $27 for $77 and $22, respectively, in subpar. (G), $40 for $37 in subpar. (H), $89 for $83 in subpar. (I), and $75 for $70 in subpar. (J).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Section 315(1) is amended— (1) by striking out “$46” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$49”; (2) by striking out “$77” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “83”; (3) by striking out “$98” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “$110”; (4) by striking out “$120” and “$22” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$137” and “$27”, respectively; (5) by striking out “$30” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$34”; (6) by striking out “$52” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$61”; (7) by striking out “$77” and “$22” in clause (G) and inserting in lieu thereof “$88” and “$27”, respectively; (8) by striking out “$37” in clause (H) and inserting in lieu thereof “$40”: (9) by striking out “$83” in clause (I) and inserting in lieu thereof “$89”; and (10) by striking out “$70” in clause (J) and inserting in lieu thereof “$75”.

  15. Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Act of 1978

    Pub. L. 95–479 § 102(b) · 92 Stat. 1560

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(2)

    Pub. L. 95–479, § 102(b), substituted “30 per centum” for “50 per centum”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (2). Pub. L. 95–479, § 102(b), substituted “30 per centum” for “50 per centum”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Section 315 is further amended by striking out “50 per centum” in the matter preceding paragraph (1) and in paragraph (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “30 per centum”.

  16. Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Amendments of 1979

    Pub. L. 96–128 § 102(a)(1) · 93 Stat. 982

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)(H)

    Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(1)–(8), increased additional compensation in subpar. (A) from $49 to $54, in subpar. (B) from $83 to $91, in subpar. (C) from $110 to $121, in subpar. (D) from $137 and $27 to $151 and $30, respectively, in subpar. (E) from $34 to $37, in subpar. (F) from $61 to $67, in subpar. (G) from $88 and $27 to $97 and $30, respectively, and in subpar. (H) from $40 to $44

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A) to (H). Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(1)–(8), increased additional compensation in subpar. (A) from $49 to $54, in subpar. (B) from $83 to $91, in subpar. (C) from $110 to $121, in subpar. (D) from $137 and $27 to $151 and $30, respectively, in subpar. (E) from $34 to $37, in subpar. (F) from $61 to $67, in subpar. (G) from $88 and $27 to $97 and $30, respectively, and in subpar. (H) from $40 to $44.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$49” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$54”;

  17. Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Amendments of 1979

    Pub. L. 96–128 § 102(a)(9) · 93 Stat. 982

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(I)

      Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(9), (b)(1)(A), substituted “paragraph” for “subsection”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(I)

      Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(9), (b)(1)(A), substituted “(i)” for “(1)”

    3. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(I)

      Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(9), (b)(1)(A), substituted “(ii)” for “(2)”

    4. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(I)

      Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(9), (b)(1)(A), substituted “$98” for “$89”

    5. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(I)

      Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(9), (b)(1)(A), substituted “section” for “subsection”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(I). Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(9), (b)(1)(A), substituted “paragraph” for “subsection”, “(i)” for “(1)”, “(ii)” for “(2)”, “$98” for “$89”, and “section” for “subsection”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (9) by striking out “$89” in clause (I) and inserting in lieu thereof “$98”; and

  18. Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Amendments of 1979

    Pub. L. 96–128 § 102(a)(10) · 93 Stat. 982

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(J)

      Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(10), (b)(1)(B), substituted “paragraph” for “subsection”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(J)

      Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(10), (b)(1)(B), substituted “$82” for “$75”

    3. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(J)

      Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(10), (b)(1)(B), substituted “section” for “subsection”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(J). Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(10), (b)(1)(B), substituted “paragraph” for “subsection”, “$82” for “$75”, and “section” for “subsection”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (10) by striking out “$75” in clause (J) and inserting in lieu thereof “$82”.

  19. Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Amendments of 1979

    Pub. L. 96–128 § 102(b)(2) · 93 Stat. 982

    Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(2)

    Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(b)(2), inserted “of this section” after “(1)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (2). Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(b)(2), inserted “of this section” after “(1)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Section 315(2) is amended by inserting “of this section” after “paragraph (1)”.

  20. Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Housing Benefits Amendments of 1980

    Pub. L. 96–385 § 102(1) · 94 Stat. 1528

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)(J)

    Pub. L. 96–385, § 102(1)–(10), increased additional compensation in subpar. (A) from $54 to $62, in subpar. (B) from $91 to $104, in subpar. (C) from $121 to $138, in subpar. (D) from $151 and $30 to $173 and $34, respectively, in subpar. (E) from $37 to $42, in subpar. (F) from $67 to $77, in subpar. (G) from $97 and $30 to $111 and $34, respectively, in subpar. (H) from $44 to $50, in subpar. (I) from $98 to $112, and in subpar. (J) from $82 to $94

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A) to (J). Pub. L. 96–385, § 102(1)–(10), increased additional compensation in subpar. (A) from $54 to $62, in subpar. (B) from $91 to $104, in subpar. (C) from $121 to $138, in subpar. (D) from $151 and $30 to $173 and $34, respectively, in subpar. (E) from $37 to $42, in subpar. (F) from $67 to $77, in subpar. (G) from $97 and $30 to $111 and $34, respectively, in subpar. (H) from $44 to $50, in subpar. (I) from $98 to $112, and in subpar. (J) from $82 to $94.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$54” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”;

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

    Pub. L. 97–66 title I § 102 · 95 Stat. 1026

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)(J)

    Pub. L. 97–66 increased compensation figures as follows: in subpar. (A) from $62 to $69, in subpar. (B) from $104 to $116, in subpar. (C) from $138 to $153, in subpar. (D) from $173 to $192 and from $34 to $38, in subpar. (E) from $42 to $47, in subpar. (F) from $77 to $86, in subpar (G) from $111 to $123 and from $34 to $38, in subpar. (H) from $50 to $56, in subpar. (I) from $112 to $125, and in subpar. (J) from $94 to $105

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A) to (J). Pub. L. 97–66 increased compensation figures as follows: in subpar. (A) from $62 to $69, in subpar. (B) from $104 to $116, in subpar. (C) from $138 to $153, in subpar. (D) from $173 to $192 and from $34 to $38, in subpar. (E) from $42 to $47, in subpar. (F) from $77 to $86, in subpar (G) from $111 to $123 and from $34 to $38, in subpar. (H) from $50 to $56, in subpar. (I) from $112 to $125, and in subpar. (J) from $94 to $105.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    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”.

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(1), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$115” for “$116”

    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(c)(1), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$115” for “$116”.

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(2), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$37” for “$38” after “plus”

    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(c)(2), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$37” for “$38” after “plus”.

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(G)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(3), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$37” for “$38” after “plus”

    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(c)(3), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$37” for “$38” after “plus”.

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(2)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 404(b), substituted provisions that the amounts payable under this paragraph, if not a multiple of $1, be rounded down to the nearest dollar for provisions that such amounts would be adjusted upward or downward to the nearest dollar, counting fifty cents and over as a whole dollar

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

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (2). Pub. L. 97–253, § 404(b), substituted provisions that the amounts payable under this paragraph, if not a multiple of $1, be rounded down to the nearest dollar for provisions that such amounts would be adjusted upward or downward to the nearest dollar, counting fifty cents and over as a whole dollar.

  26. Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 § 102(1) · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

      Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), added subpar. (A)

    2. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

      Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), struck out former subpar. (A) which provided $69 for a veteran with a spouse but no child living

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which provided $69 for a veteran with a spouse but no child living.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (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;”;

  27. Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

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

    1. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

      Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 102(1), 107, 108, added subpar. (B)

    2. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

      Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 102(1), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(1), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    3. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

      Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 102(1), 107, 108, struck out former subpar. (B) which provided $116 for a veteran with a spouse and one child living

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 102(1), 107, 108, added subpar. (B), repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(1), eff. Oct. 1, 1982, and struck out former subpar. (B) which provided $116 for a veteran with a spouse and one child living.

    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.

  28. Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 § 102(1) · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

      Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), added subpar. (C)

    2. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

      Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), struck out former subpar. (C) which provided $153 for a veteran with a spouse and two children living

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), added subpar. (C) and struck out former subpar. (C) which provided $153 for a veteran with a spouse and two children living.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (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;”;

  29. Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

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

    1. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

      Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 102(1)–(3), 107, 108, redesignated subpar. (H) as (D), in subpar. (D) as so redesignated

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

      Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 102(1)–(3), 107, 108, substituted “$60” for “$56”

    3. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

      Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 102(1)–(3), 107, 108, struck out former subpar. (D) which provided $192 for a veteran with a spouse and three or more children living (plus $38 for each living child in excess of three)

    4. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

      Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 102(1)–(3), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(2), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 102(1)–(3), 107, 108, redesignated subpar. (H) as (D), in subpar. (D) as so redesignated, substituted “$60” for “$56”, struck out former subpar. (D) which provided $192 for a veteran with a spouse and three or more children living (plus $38 for each living child in excess of three), and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(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.

  30. Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 § 102(1) · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

      Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), (2), (4), redesignated subpar. (I) as (E)

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

      Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), (2), (4), substituted “$134” for “$125”

    3. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

      Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), (2), (4), struck out former subpar. (E) which provided $47 for a veteran with no spouse but one child living

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), (2), (4), redesignated subpar. (I) as (E), substituted “$134” for “$125”, and struck out former subpar. (E) which provided $47 for a veteran with no spouse but one child living.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (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;”;

  31. Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 § 102(1) · 96 Stat. 1429

    1. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

      Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), (2), (5), redesignated subpar. (J) as (F)

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

      Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), (2), (5), substituted “$112” for “$105”

    3. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

      Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), (2), (5), struck out former subpar. (F) which provided $86 for a veteran with no spouse but two children living

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), (2), (5), redesignated subpar. (J) as (F), substituted “$112” for “$105”, and struck out former subpar. (F) which provided $86 for a veteran with no spouse but two children living.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (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;”;

  32. Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

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

    1. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(G)

      Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 102(1), 107, 108, struck out subpar. (G) which provided $123 for a veteran with no spouse but three or more children living (plus $38 for each living child in excess of three)

    2. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(G)

      Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 102(1), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(3), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(G). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 102(1), 107, 108, struck out subpar. (G) which provided $123 for a veteran with no spouse but three or more children living (plus $38 for each living child in excess of three), and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(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.

  33. Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

    Pub. L. 97–306 § 102(2) · 96 Stat. 1429

    Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(H)(J)

    Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(2), redesignated subpars. (H), (I), and (J) as (D), (E), and (F), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(H) to (J). Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(2), redesignated subpars. (H), (I), and (J) as (D), (E), and (F), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating clauses (H), (I), and (J) as clauses (D), (E), and (F), respectively;

  34. Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 102(b) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(b), substituted “percent” for “per centum” in provision preceding par. (1)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(b), substituted “percent” for “per centum” in provision preceding par. (1).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Section 315 is amended by striking out “per centum” both places it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “percent”.

  35. Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 102(a)(1) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(1), substituted “$77” for “$74”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(1), substituted “$77” for “$74”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$74” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$77”;

  36. Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 102(a)(2) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(2), substituted “$128” and “$41” for “$124” and “$40”, respectively

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(2), substituted “$128” and “$41” for “$124” and “$40”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$124” and “$40” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$128” and “$41”, respectively;

  37. Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 102(a)(3) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(3), substituted “$52” and “$41” for “$50” and “$40”, respectively

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(3), substituted “$52” and “$41” for “$50” and “$40”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$50” and “$40” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “$52” and “$41”, respectively;

  38. Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 102(a)(4) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(4), substituted “$62” for “$60”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(4), substituted “$62” for “$60”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$60” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”;

  39. Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 102(a)(5) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(5), substituted “$139” for “$134”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(5), substituted “$139” for “$134”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking out “$134” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$139”; and

  40. Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 102(a)(6) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(6), substituted “$116” for “$112”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(6), substituted “$116” for “$112”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by striking out “$112” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$116”.

  41. Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 102(b) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(2)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(b), substituted “percent” for “per centum”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (2). Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(b), substituted “percent” for “per centum”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Section 315 is amended by striking out “per centum” both places it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “percent”.

  42. Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–543 § 102(1) · 98 Stat. 2735

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(1), substituted “$79” for “$77”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(1), substituted “$79” for “$77”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$77” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$79”;

  43. Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–543 § 102(2) · 98 Stat. 2735

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(2), substituted “$132” and “$42” for “$128” and “$41”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(2), substituted “$132” and “$42” for “$128” and “$41”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$128” and “$41” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$132” and “$42”, respectively;

  44. Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–543 § 102(3) · 98 Stat. 2735

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(3), substituted “$54” and “$42” for “$52” and “$41”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(3), substituted “$54” and “$42” for “$52” and “$41”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$52” and “$41” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “$54” and “$42”, respectively;

  45. Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–543 § 102(4) · 98 Stat. 2735

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(4), substituted “$64” for “$62”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(4), substituted “$64” for “$62”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$62” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$64”;

  46. Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–543 § 102(5) · 98 Stat. 2735

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(5), substituted “$143” for “$139”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(5), substituted “$143” for “$139”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking out “$139” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$143”; and

  47. Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–543 § 102(6) · 98 Stat. 2735

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(6), substituted “$120” for “$116”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(6), substituted “$120” for “$116”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by striking out “$116” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$120”.

  48. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

    Pub. L. 99–238 § 102(1) · 99 Stat. 1765

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(1), substituted “$81” for “$79”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(1), substituted “$81” for “$79”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$79” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$81”;

  49. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

    Pub. L. 99–238 § 102(2) · 99 Stat. 1765

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(2), substituted “$136” and “$43” for “$132” and “$42”, respectively

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(2), substituted “$136” and “$43” for “$132” and “$42”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$132” and “$42” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$136” and “$43”, respectively;

  50. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

    Pub. L. 99–238 § 102(3) · 99 Stat. 1765

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(3), substituted “$56” and “$43” for “$54” and “$42”, respectively

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(3), substituted “$56” and “$43” for “$54” and “$42”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$54” and “$42” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “$56” and “$43”, respectively;

  51. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

    Pub. L. 99–238 § 102(4) · 99 Stat. 1765

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(4), substituted “$66” for “$64”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(4), substituted “$66” for “$64”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$64” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$66”;

  52. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

    Pub. L. 99–238 § 102(5) · 99 Stat. 1765

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(5), substituted “$147” for “$143”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(5), substituted “$147” for “$143”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking out “$143” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$147”; and

  53. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

    Pub. L. 99–238 § 102(6) · 99 Stat. 1765

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(6), substituted “$124” for “$120”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(6), substituted “$124” for “$120”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by striking out “$120” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$124”.

  54. Pub. L. 99–576 § 102(1) · 100 Stat. 3248

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(1), substituted “$82” for “$81”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(1), substituted “$82” for “$81”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$81” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$82”;

  55. Pub. L. 99–576 § 102(2) · 100 Stat. 3248

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(2), substituted “$138” and “$44” for “$136” and “$43”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(2), substituted “$138” and “$44” for “$136” and “$43”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$136” and “$43” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$138” and “$44”, respectively;

  56. Pub. L. 99–576 § 102(3) · 100 Stat. 3248

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(3), substituted “$57” and “$44” for “$56” and “$43”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(3), substituted “$57” and “$44” for “$56” and “$43”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$56” and “$43” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “$57” and “$44”, respectively;

  57. Pub. L. 99–576 § 102(4) · 100 Stat. 3248

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(4), substituted “$67” for “$66”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(4), substituted “$67” for “$66”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$66” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$67”;

  58. Pub. L. 99–576 § 102(5) · 100 Stat. 3248

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(5), substituted “$149” for “$147”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(5), substituted “$149” for “$147”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking out “$147” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$149”; and

  59. Pub. L. 99–576 § 102(6) · 100 Stat. 3248

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(6), substituted “$126” for “$124”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(6), substituted “$126” for “$124”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by striking out “$124” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$126”.

  60. Pub. L. 100–227 § 102(1) · 101 Stat. 1552

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(1), substituted “$85” for “$82”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(1), substituted “$85” for “$82”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$82” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$85”;

  61. Pub. L. 100–227 § 102(2) · 101 Stat. 1552

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(2), substituted “$143” and “$45” for “$138” and “$44”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(2), substituted “$143” and “$45” for “$138” and “$44”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$138” and “$44” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$143” and “$45”, respectively;

  62. Pub. L. 100–227 § 102(3) · 101 Stat. 1552

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(3), substituted “$59” and “$45” for “$57” and “$44”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(3), substituted “$59” and “$45” for “$57” and “$44”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$57” and “$44” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “$59”, and “$45”, respectively;

  63. Pub. L. 100–227 § 102(4) · 101 Stat. 1552

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(4), substituted “$69” for “$67”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(4), substituted “$69” for “$67”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$67” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$69”;

  64. Pub. L. 100–227 § 102(5) · 101 Stat. 1552

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(5), substituted “$155” for “$149”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(5), substituted “$155” for “$149”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking out “$149” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$155”; and

  65. Pub. L. 100–227 § 102(6) · 101 Stat. 1552

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(6), substituted “$131” for “$126”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(6), substituted “$131” for “$126”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by striking out “$126” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof“$131”.

  66. Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–687 § 1102(1) · 102 Stat. 4105

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(1), substituted “$88” for “$85”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(1), substituted “$88” for “$85”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$85” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$88”;

  67. Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–687 § 1102(2) · 102 Stat. 4105

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(2), substituted “$148” and “$46” for “$143” and “$45”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(2), substituted “$148” and “$46” for “$143” and “$45”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$143” and “$45” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$148” and “$46”, respectively;

  68. Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–687 § 1102(3) · 102 Stat. 4105

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(3), substituted “$61” and “$46” for “$59” and “$45”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(3), substituted “$61” and “$46” for “$59” and “$45”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$59” and “$45” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “$61” and “$46”, respectively;

  69. Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–687 § 1102(4) · 102 Stat. 4105

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(4), substituted “$71” for “$69”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(4), substituted “$71” for “$69”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$69” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$71”;

  70. Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–687 § 1102(5) · 102 Stat. 4105

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(5), substituted “$161” for “$155”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(5), substituted “$161” for “$155”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking out “$155” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$161”; and

  71. Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–687 § 1102(6) · 102 Stat. 4105

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(6), substituted “$136” for “$131”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(6), substituted “$136” for “$131”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by striking out “$131” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$136”.

  72. Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

    Pub. L. 101–237 § 102(1) · 103 Stat. 2062

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(1), substituted “$92” for “$88”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(1), substituted “$92” for “$88”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$88” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu thereof“$92”;

  73. Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

    Pub. L. 101–237 § 102(2) · 103 Stat. 2062

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(2), substituted “$155” and “$48” for “$148” and “$46”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(2), substituted “$155” and “$48” for “$148” and “$46”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$148” and “$46” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$155” and “$48”, respectively;

  74. Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

    Pub. L. 101–237 § 102(3) · 103 Stat. 2062

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(3), substituted “$64” and “$48” for “$61” and “$46”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(3), substituted “$64” and “$48” for “$61” and “$46”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$61” and “$46” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “$64” and “$48”, respectively;

  75. Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

    Pub. L. 101–237 § 102(4) · 103 Stat. 2062

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(4), substituted “$74” for “$71”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(4), substituted “$74” for “$71”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$71” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof“$74”;

  76. Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

    Pub. L. 101–237 § 102(5) · 103 Stat. 2062

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(5), substituted “$169” for “$161”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(5), substituted “$169” for “$161”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking out “$161” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$169”; and

  77. Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

    Pub. L. 101–237 § 102(6) · 103 Stat. 2062

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(6), substituted “$142” for “$136”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(6), substituted “$142” for “$136”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by striking out “$136” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$142”;

  78. Pub. L. 102–3 § 3(1) · 105 Stat. 7

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(1), substituted “$96” for “$92”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(1), substituted “$96” for “$92”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$92” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$96”;

  79. Pub. L. 102–3 § 3(2) · 105 Stat. 7

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

      Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(2), substituted “$163” for “$155”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

      Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(2), substituted “$50” for “$48”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(2), substituted “$163” for “$155” and “$50” for “$48”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$155” and “$48” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$163” and “$50”, respectively;

  80. Pub. L. 102–3 § 3(3) · 105 Stat. 7

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

      Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(3), substituted “$67” for “$64”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

      Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(3), substituted “$50” for “$48”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(3), substituted “$67” for “$64” and “$50” for “$48”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$64” and “$48” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “$67” and “$50”, respectively;

  81. Pub. L. 102–3 § 3(4) · 105 Stat. 7

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(4), substituted “$77” for “$74”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(4), substituted “$77” for “$74”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$74” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$77”;

  82. Pub. L. 102–3 § 3(5) · 105 Stat. 7

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(5), substituted “$178” for “$169”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(5), substituted “$178” for “$169”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking out “$169” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$178”; and

  83. Pub. L. 102–3 § 3(6) · 105 Stat. 7

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(6), substituted “$149” for “$142”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(6), substituted “$149” for “$142”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by striking out “$142” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$149”.

  84. Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(a) · 105 Stat. 378

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1115

    Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 315 of this title as this section

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 315 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.

  85. Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(c)(1) · 105 Stat. 378

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115

    Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “1114” for “314” in introductory provisions

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “1114” for “314” 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.

  86. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

    Pub. L. 102–152 § 3(1) · 105 Stat. 985

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(1), substituted “$100” for “$96”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(1), substituted “$100” for “$96”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$96” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$100”;

  87. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

    Pub. L. 102–152 § 3(2) · 105 Stat. 985

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

      Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(2), substituted “$169” for “$163”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

      Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(2), substituted “$52” for “$50”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(2), substituted “$169” for “$163” and “$52” for “$50”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$163” and “$50” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$169” and “$52”, respectively;

  88. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

    Pub. L. 102–152 § 3(3) · 105 Stat. 985

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

      Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(3), substituted “$69” for “$67”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

      Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(3), substituted “$52” for “$50”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(3), substituted “$69” for “$67” and “$52” for “$50”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$67” and “$50” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “$69” and “$52”, respectively;

  89. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

    Pub. L. 102–152 § 3(4) · 105 Stat. 985

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(4), substituted “$80” for “$77”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(4), substituted “$80” for “$77”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$77” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$80”;

  90. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

    Pub. L. 102–152 § 3(5) · 105 Stat. 985

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(5), substituted “$185” for “$178”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(5), substituted “$185” for “$178”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking out “$178” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$185”; and

  91. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

    Pub. L. 102–152 § 3(6) · 105 Stat. 985

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(6), substituted “$155” for “$149”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(6), substituted “$155” for “$149”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by striking out “$149” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$155”.

  92. Pub. L. 103–78 § 2(1) · 107 Stat. 767

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(1), substituted “$103” for “$100”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(1), substituted “$103” for “$100”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$100” in subparagraph (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$103”;

  93. Pub. L. 103–78 § 2(2) · 107 Stat. 767

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

      Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(2), substituted “$174” for “$169”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

      Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(2), substituted “$54” for “$52”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(2), substituted “$174” for “$169” and “$54” for “$52”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$169” and “$52” in subparagraph (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$174” and “$54”, respectively;

  94. Pub. L. 103–78 § 2(3) · 107 Stat. 767

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

      Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(3), substituted “$71” for “$69”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

      Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(3), substituted “$54” for “$52”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(3), substituted “$71” for “$69” and “$54” for “$52”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$69” and “$52” in subparagraph (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “$71” and “$54”, respectively;

  95. Pub. L. 103–78 § 2(4) · 107 Stat. 767

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(4), substituted “$82” for “$80”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(4), substituted “$82” for “$80”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$80” in subparagraph (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$82”;

  96. Pub. L. 103–78 § 2(5) · 107 Stat. 767

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(5), substituted “$191” for “$185”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(5), substituted “$191” for “$185”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking out “$185” in subparagraph (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$191”; and

  97. Pub. L. 103–78 § 2(6) · 107 Stat. 767

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(6), substituted “$160” for “$155”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(6), substituted “$160” for “$155”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by striking out “$155” in subparagraph (F) and inserting in lied thereof “$160”.

  98. Pub. L. 103–140 § 3(1) · 107 Stat. 1485

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(1), substituted “$105” for “$103”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(1), substituted “$105” for “$103”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$103” in clause (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “$105”;

  99. Pub. L. 103–140 § 3(2) · 107 Stat. 1485

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

      Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(2), substituted “$178” for “$174”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

      Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(2), substituted “$55” for “$54”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(2), substituted “$178” for “$174” and “$55” for “$54”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$174” and “$54” in clause (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “$178” and “$55”, respectively;

  100. Pub. L. 103–140 § 3(3) · 107 Stat. 1485

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

      Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(3), substituted “$72” for “$71”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

      Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(3), substituted “$55” for “$54”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(3), substituted “$72” for “$71” and “$55” for “$54”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$71” and “$54” in clause (C) and inserting in lieu thereof “$72” and “$55”, respectively;

  101. Pub. L. 103–140 § 3(4) · 107 Stat. 1485

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(4), substituted “$84” for “$82”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(4), substituted “$84” for “$82”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$82” in clause (D) and inserting in lieu thereof “$84”;

  102. Pub. L. 103–140 § 3(5) · 107 Stat. 1485

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(5), substituted “$195” for “$191”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(5), substituted “$195” for “$191”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking out “$191” in clause (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “$195”; and

  103. Pub. L. 103–140 § 3(6) · 107 Stat. 1485

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(6), substituted “$164” for “$160”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(6), substituted “$164” for “$160”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by striking out “$160” in clause (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “$164”.

  104. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

    Pub. L. 105–98 § 3(1) · 111 Stat. 2155

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(1), substituted “$114” for “$105”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(1), substituted “$114” for “$105”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$253” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$279”;

  105. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

    Pub. L. 105–98 § 3(2) · 111 Stat. 2155

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(2), substituted “$195” and “$60” for “$178” and “$55”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(2), substituted “$195” and “$60” for “$178” and “$55”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$253” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$279”;

  106. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

    Pub. L. 105–98 § 3(3) · 111 Stat. 2155

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(3), substituted “$78” and “$60” for “$72” and “$55”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(3), substituted “$78” and “$60” for “$72” and “$55”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$253” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$279”;

  107. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

    Pub. L. 105–98 § 3(4) · 111 Stat. 2155

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(4), substituted “$92” for “$84”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(4), substituted “$92” for “$84”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$253” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$279”;

  108. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

    Pub. L. 105–98 § 3(5) · 111 Stat. 2155

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(5), substituted “$215” for “$195”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(5), substituted “$215” for “$195”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$253” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$279”;

  109. Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

    Pub. L. 105–98 § 3(6) · 111 Stat. 2155

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(6), substituted “$180” for “$164”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(6), substituted “$180” for “$164”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$253” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$279”;

  110. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

    Pub. L. 106–118 § 3(1) · 113 Stat. 1601

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(1), substituted “$117” for “$114”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(1), substituted “$117” for “$114”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “$114” in clause (A) and inserting “$117”;

  111. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

    Pub. L. 106–118 § 3(2) · 113 Stat. 1601

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(2), substituted “$201” and “$61” for “$195” and “$60”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(2), substituted “$201” and “$61” for “$195” and “$60”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “$195” and “$60” in clause (B) and inserting “$201” and “$61”, respectively;

  112. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

    Pub. L. 106–118 § 3(3) · 113 Stat. 1601

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(3), substituted “$80” and “$61” for “$78” and “$60”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(3), substituted “$80” and “$61” for “$78” and “$60”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking “$78” and “$60” in clause (C) and inserting “$80” and “$61”, respectively;

  113. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

    Pub. L. 106–118 § 3(4) · 113 Stat. 1601

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(4), substituted “$95” for “$92”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(4), substituted “$95” for “$92”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking “$92” in clause (D) and inserting “$95”;

  114. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

    Pub. L. 106–118 § 3(5) · 113 Stat. 1601

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(5), substituted “$222” for “$215”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(5), substituted “$222” for “$215”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking “$215” in clause (E) and inserting “$222”; and

  115. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 1999

    Pub. L. 106–118 § 3(6) · 113 Stat. 1601

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(6), substituted “$186” for “$180”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(6), substituted “$186” for “$180”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by striking “$180” in clause (F) and inserting “$186”.

  116. Pub. L. 107–94 § 3(1) · 115 Stat. 900

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(1), substituted “$124” for “$117”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(1), substituted “$124” for “$117”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “$117” in clause (A) and inserting “$124”;

  117. Pub. L. 107–94 § 3(2) · 115 Stat. 900

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(2), substituted “$213” and “$64” for “$201” and “$61”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(2), substituted “$213” and “$64” for “$201” and “$61”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “$201” and “$61” in clause (B) and inserting “$213” and “$64”, respectively;

  118. Pub. L. 107–94 § 3(3) · 115 Stat. 900

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(3), substituted “$84” and “$64” for “$80” and “$61”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(3), substituted “$84” and “$64” for “$80” and “$61”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking “$80” and “$61” in clause (C) and inserting “$84” and “$64”, respectively;

  119. Pub. L. 107–94 § 3(4) · 115 Stat. 900

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(4), substituted “$100” for “$95”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(4), substituted “$100” for “$95”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking “$95” in clause (D) and inserting “$100”;

  120. Pub. L. 107–94 § 3(5) · 115 Stat. 900

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(5), substituted “$234” for “$222”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(5), substituted “$234” for “$222”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking “$222” in clause (E) and inserting “$234”; and

  121. Pub. L. 107–94 § 3(6) · 115 Stat. 900

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(6), substituted “$196” for “$186”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(6), substituted “$196” for “$186”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by striking “$186” in clause (F) and inserting “$196”.

  122. Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(b)(1) · 116 Stat. 2820

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(1), substituted “$125” for “$124”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(1), substituted “$125” for “$124”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “$124” in subparagraph (A) and inserting “$125”;

  123. Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(b)(2) · 116 Stat. 2820

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(2), substituted “$215” for “$213”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(2), substituted “$215” for “$213”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “$213” in subparagraph (B) and inserting “$215”;

  124. Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(b)(3) · 116 Stat. 2820

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(3), substituted “$85” for “$84”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(3), substituted “$85” for “$84”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking “$84” in subparagraph (C) and inserting “$85”;

  125. Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(b)(4) · 116 Stat. 2820

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(4), substituted “$101” for “$100”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(4), substituted “$101” for “$100”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking “$100” in subparagraph (D) and inserting “$101”;

  126. Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(b)(5) · 116 Stat. 2820

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(5), substituted “$237” for “$234”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(5), substituted “$237” for “$234”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking “$234” in subparagraph (E) and inserting “$237”; and

  127. Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(b)(6) · 116 Stat. 2820

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(6), substituted “$198” for “$196”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(6), substituted “$198” for “$196”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by striking “$196” in subparagraph (F) and inserting “$198”.

  128. Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

    Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(b)(1) · 118 Stat. 3598

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(1), substituted “$127” for “$125”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(1), substituted “$127” for “$125”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “$125” in subparagraph (A) and inserting “$127”;

  129. Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

    Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(b)(2) · 118 Stat. 3598

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(2), substituted “$219” and “$65” for “$215” and “$64”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(2), substituted “$219” and “$65” for “$215” and “$64”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “$215” and “$64” in subparagraph (B) and inserting “$219” and “$65”, respectively;

  130. Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

    Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(b)(3) · 118 Stat. 3598

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(3), substituted “$86” and “$65” for “$85” and “$64”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(3), substituted “$86” and “$65” for “$85” and “$64”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking “$85” and “$64” in subparagraph (C) and inserting “$86” and “$65”, respectively;

  131. Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

    Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(b)(4) · 118 Stat. 3598

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(4), substituted “$103” for “$101”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(4), substituted “$103” for “$101”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking “$101” in subparagraph (D) and inserting “$103”;

  132. Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

    Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(b)(5) · 118 Stat. 3598

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(5), substituted “$241” for “$237”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(5), substituted “$241” for “$237”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking “$237” in subparagraph (E) and inserting “$241”; and

  133. Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

    Pub. L. 108–454 § 307(b)(6) · 118 Stat. 3598

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(6), substituted “$202” for “$198”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(6), substituted “$202” for “$198”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by striking “$198” in subparagraph (F) and inserting “$202”.

  134. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(b)(1) · 119 Stat. 2362

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(1), substituted “$135” for “$127”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(1), substituted “$135” for “$127”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking “$127” and inserting “$135”;

  135. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(b)(2) · 119 Stat. 2362

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(2), substituted “$233” and “$68” for “$219” and “$65”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(2), substituted “$233” and “$68” for “$219” and “$65”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking “$219” and “$65” and inserting “$233” and “$68”, respectively;

  136. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(b)(3) · 119 Stat. 2362

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(3), substituted “$91” and “$68” for “$86” and “$65”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(3), substituted “$91” and “$68” for “$86” and “$65”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subparagraph (C), by striking “$86” and “$65” and inserting “$91” and “$68”, respectively;

  137. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(b)(4) · 119 Stat. 2362

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(4), substituted “$109” for “$103”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(4), substituted “$109” for “$103”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in subparagraph (D), by striking “$103” and inserting “$109”;

  138. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(b)(5) · 119 Stat. 2362

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(5), substituted “$257” for “$241”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(5), substituted “$257” for “$241”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) in subparagraph (E), by striking “$241” and inserting “$257”; and

  139. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005

    Pub. L. 109–111 § 2(b)(6) · 119 Stat. 2362

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(6), substituted “$215” for “$202”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(6), substituted “$215” for “$202”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) in subparagraph (F), by striking “$202” and inserting “$215”.

  140. Veterans’ Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–233 title V § 502(3) · 120 Stat. 397

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)(ii)

    Pub. L. 109–233 substituted “blind, or so nearly blind or significantly disabled as to” for “helpless or blind, or so nearly helpless or blind as to”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E)(ii). Pub. L. 109–233 substituted “blind, or so nearly blind or significantly disabled as to” for “helpless or blind, or so nearly helpless or blind as to”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) Sections 1115(1)(E)(ii), 1122(b)(2), 1311(c)(2), 1315(g)(2), and 1502(b)(2) are amended by striking “helpless or blind, or so nearly helpless or blind as to” and inserting “blind, or so nearly blind or significantly disabled as to”.

  141. Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(b)(1) · 120 Stat. 3304

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(1), which substituted “$139” for “$135”, 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(b)(1), which substituted “$139” for “$135”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking “$135” and inserting “$139”;

  142. Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(b)(2) · 120 Stat. 3304

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(2), which substituted “$240” and “$70” for “$233” and “$68”, 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(b)(2), which substituted “$240” and “$70” for “$233” and “$68”, respectively, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking “$233” and “$68” and inserting “$240” and “$70”, respectively;

  143. Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(b)(3) · 120 Stat. 3304

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(3), which substituted “$94” and “$70” for “$91” and “$68”, 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(b)(3), which substituted “$94” and “$70” for “$91” and “$68”, respectively, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subparagraph (C), by striking “$91” and “$68” and inserting “$94” and “$70”, respectively;

  144. Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(b)(4) · 120 Stat. 3304

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(4), which substituted “$112” for “$109”, 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(b)(4), which substituted “$112” for “$109”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in subparagraph (D), by striking “$109” and inserting “$112”;

  145. Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(b)(5) · 120 Stat. 3304

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(5), which substituted “$265” for “$257”, 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(b)(5), which substituted “$265” for “$257”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) in subparagraph (E), by striking “$257” and inserting “$265”; and

  146. Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(b)(6) · 120 Stat. 3304

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(6), which substituted “$222” for “$215”, 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(b)(6), which substituted “$222” for “$215”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) in subparagraph (F), by striking “$215” and inserting “$222”.

  147. Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–461 § 1006(b) · 120 Stat. 3403

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1115

    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.

  148. Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(b)(1) · 120 Stat. 3403

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(1), substituted “$139” for “$135”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(1), substituted “$139” for “$135”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking “$135” and inserting “$139”;

  149. Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(b)(2) · 120 Stat. 3403

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(2), substituted “$240” and “$70” for “$233” and “$68”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(2), substituted “$240” and “$70” for “$233” and “$68”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking “$233” and “$68” and inserting “$240” and “$70”, respectively;

  150. Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(b)(3) · 120 Stat. 3403

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(3), substituted “$94” and “$70” for “$91” and “$68”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(3), substituted “$94” and “$70” for “$91” and “$68”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subparagraph (C), by striking “$91” and “$68” and inserting “$94” and “$70”, respectively;

  151. Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(b)(4) · 120 Stat. 3403

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(4), substituted “$112” for “$109”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(4), substituted “$112” for “$109”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in subparagraph (D), by striking “$109” and inserting “$112”;

  152. Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(b)(5) · 120 Stat. 3403

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(5), substituted “$265” for “$257”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(5), substituted “$265” for “$257”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) in subparagraph (E), by striking “$257” and inserting “$265”; and

  153. Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–461 § 1005(b)(6) · 120 Stat. 3403

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(6), substituted “$222” for “$215”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(6), substituted “$222” for “$215”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) in subparagraph (F), by striking “$215” and inserting “$222”.

  154. Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(b)(1) · 122 Stat. 3549

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(1), substituted “$142” for “$139”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(1), substituted “$142” for “$139”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking “$139” and inserting “$142”;

  155. Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(b)(2) · 122 Stat. 3549

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(2), substituted “$245” and “$71” for “$240” and “$70”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(2), substituted “$245” and “$71” for “$240” and “$70”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking “$240” and “$70” and inserting “$245” and “$71”, respectively;

  156. Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(b)(3) · 122 Stat. 3549

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(3), substituted “$96” and “$71” for “$94” and “$70”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(3), substituted “$96” and “$71” for “$94” and “$70”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subparagraph (C), by striking “$94” and “$70” and inserting “$96” and “$71”, respectively;

  157. Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(b)(4) · 122 Stat. 3549

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(4), substituted “$114” for “$112”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(4), substituted “$114” for “$112”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in subparagraph (D), by striking “$112” and inserting “$114”;

  158. Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(b)(5) · 122 Stat. 3549

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(5), substituted “$271” for “$265”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(5), substituted “$271” for “$265”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) in subparagraph (E), by striking “$265” and inserting “$271”; and

  159. Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(b)(6) · 122 Stat. 3549

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(6), substituted “$227” for “$222”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(6), substituted “$227” for “$222”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) in subparagraph (F), by striking “$222” and inserting “$227”.

  160. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

    Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(b)(1) · 123 Stat. 1927

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(1), substituted “$150” for “$142”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(1), substituted “$150” for “$142”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking “$142” and inserting “$150”;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–37 effective Dec. 1, 2008, see section 3(g) of Pub. L. 111–37, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

  161. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

    Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(b)(2) · 123 Stat. 1927

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(2), substituted “$259” and “$75” for “$245” and “$71”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(2), substituted “$259” and “$75” for “$245” and “$71”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking “$245” and “$71” and inserting “$259” and “$75”, respectively;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–37 effective Dec. 1, 2008, see section 3(g) of Pub. L. 111–37, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

  162. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

    Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(b)(3) · 123 Stat. 1927

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(3), substituted “$101” and “$75” for “$96” and “$71”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(3), substituted “$101” and “$75” for “$96” and “$71”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subparagraph (C), by striking “$96” and “$71” and inserting “$101” and “$75”, respectively;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–37 effective Dec. 1, 2008, see section 3(g) of Pub. L. 111–37, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

  163. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

    Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(b)(4) · 123 Stat. 1927

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(D)

    Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(4), substituted “$120” for “$114”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(4), substituted “$120” for “$114”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in subparagraph (D), by striking “$114” and inserting “$120”;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–37 effective Dec. 1, 2008, see section 3(g) of Pub. L. 111–37, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

  164. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

    Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(b)(5) · 123 Stat. 1927

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(E)

    Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(5), substituted “$286” for “$271”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(5), substituted “$286” for “$271”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) in subparagraph (E), by striking “$271” and inserting “$286”; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–37 effective Dec. 1, 2008, see section 3(g) of Pub. L. 111–37, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

  165. Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

    Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(b)(6) · 123 Stat. 1927

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1115(1)(F)

    Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(6), substituted “$240” for “$227”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(6), substituted “$240” for “$227”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) in subparagraph (F), by striking “$227” and inserting “$240”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–37 effective Dec. 1, 2008, see section 3(g) of Pub. L. 111–37, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

179 of 196 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 13 partial · 4 unresolved

Notes

Disability Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Rate Increases

For increases in rates of Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation, see notes set out under section 1114 of this title.

Editorial Notes

Amendments1960–2009 · 29 rounds

2009

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(1), substituted “$150” for “$142”.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(2), substituted “$259” and “$75” for “$245” and “$71”, respectively.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(3), substituted “$101” and “$75” for “$96” and “$71”, respectively.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(4), substituted “$120” for “$114”.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(5), substituted “$286” for “$271”.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(6), substituted “$240” for “$227”.

2008

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(1), substituted “$142” for “$139”.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(2), substituted “$245” and “$71” for “$240” and “$70”, respectively.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(3), substituted “$96” and “$71” for “$94” and “$70”, respectively.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(4), substituted “$114” for “$112”.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(5), substituted “$271” for “$265”.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(6), substituted “$227” for “$222”.

2006

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.

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(1), substituted “$139” for “$135”.

Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(1), which substituted “$139” for “$135”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(2), substituted “$240” and “$70” for “$233” and “$68”, respectively.

Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(2), which substituted “$240” and “$70” for “$233” and “$68”, respectively, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(3), substituted “$94” and “$70” for “$91” and “$68”, respectively.

Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(3), which substituted “$94” and “$70” for “$91” and “$68”, respectively, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(4), substituted “$112” for “$109”.

Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(4), which substituted “$112” for “$109”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(5), substituted “$265” for “$257”.

Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(5), which substituted “$265” for “$257”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

Par. (1)(E)(ii). Pub. L. 109–233 substituted “blind, or so nearly blind or significantly disabled as to” for “helpless or blind, or so nearly helpless or blind as to”.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(6), substituted “$222” for “$215”.

Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(6), which substituted “$222” for “$215”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

2005

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(1), substituted “$135” for “$127”.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(2), substituted “$233” and “$68” for “$219” and “$65”, respectively.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(3), substituted “$91” and “$68” for “$86” and “$65”, respectively.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(4), substituted “$109” for “$103”.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(5), substituted “$257” for “$241”.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(6), substituted “$215” for “$202”.

2004

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(1), substituted “$127” for “$125”.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(2), substituted “$219” and “$65” for “$215” and “$64”, respectively.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(3), substituted “$86” and “$65” for “$85” and “$64”, respectively.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(4), substituted “$103” for “$101”.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(5), substituted “$241” for “$237”.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(6), substituted “$202” for “$198”.

2002

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(1), substituted “$125” for “$124”.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(2), substituted “$215” for “$213”.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(3), substituted “$85” for “$84”.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(4), substituted “$101” for “$100”.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(5), substituted “$237” for “$234”.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(6), substituted “$198” for “$196”.

2001

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(1), substituted “$124” for “$117”.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(2), substituted “$213” and “$64” for “$201” and “$61”, respectively.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(3), substituted “$84” and “$64” for “$80” and “$61”, respectively.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(4), substituted “$100” for “$95”.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(5), substituted “$234” for “$222”.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(6), substituted “$196” for “$186”.

1999

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(1), substituted “$117” for “$114”.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(2), substituted “$201” and “$61” for “$195” and “$60”, respectively.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(3), substituted “$80” and “$61” for “$78” and “$60”, respectively.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(4), substituted “$95” for “$92”.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(5), substituted “$222” for “$215”.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(6), substituted “$186” for “$180”.

1997

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(1), substituted “$114” for “$105”.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(2), substituted “$195” and “$60” for “$178” and “$55”, respectively.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(3), substituted “$78” and “$60” for “$72” and “$55”, respectively.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(4), substituted “$92” for “$84”.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(5), substituted “$215” for “$195”.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(6), substituted “$180” for “$164”.

1993

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(1), substituted “$105” for “$103”.

Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(1), substituted “$103” for “$100”.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(2), substituted “$178” for “$174” and “$55” for “$54”.

Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(2), substituted “$174” for “$169” and “$54” for “$52”.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(3), substituted “$72” for “$71” and “$55” for “$54”.

Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(3), substituted “$71” for “$69” and “$54” for “$52”.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(4), substituted “$84” for “$82”.

Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(4), substituted “$82” for “$80”.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(5), substituted “$195” for “$191”.

Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(5), substituted “$191” for “$185”.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(6), substituted “$164” for “$160”.

Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(6), substituted “$160” for “$155”.

1991

Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 315 of this title as this section.

Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “1114” for “314” in introductory provisions.

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(1), substituted “$100” for “$96”.

Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(1), substituted “$96” for “$92”.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(2), substituted “$169” for “$163” and “$52” for “$50”.

Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(2), substituted “$163” for “$155” and “$50” for “$48”.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(3), substituted “$69” for “$67” and “$52” for “$50”.

Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(3), substituted “$67” for “$64” and “$50” for “$48”.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(4), substituted “$80” for “$77”.

Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(4), substituted “$77” for “$74”.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(5), substituted “$185” for “$178”.

Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(5), substituted “$178” for “$169”.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(6), substituted “$155” for “$149”.

Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(6), substituted “$149” for “$142”.

1989

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(1), substituted “$92” for “$88”.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(2), substituted “$155” and “$48” for “$148” and “$46”, respectively.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(3), substituted “$64” and “$48” for “$61” and “$46”, respectively.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(4), substituted “$74” for “$71”.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(5), substituted “$169” for “$161”.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(6), substituted “$142” for “$136”.

1988

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(1), substituted “$88” for “$85”.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(2), substituted “$148” and “$46” for “$143” and “$45”, respectively.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(3), substituted “$61” and “$46” for “$59” and “$45”, respectively.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(4), substituted “$71” for “$69”.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(5), substituted “$161” for “$155”.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(6), substituted “$136” for “$131”.

1987

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(1), substituted “$85” for “$82”.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(2), substituted “$143” and “$45” for “$138” and “$44”, respectively.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(3), substituted “$59” and “$45” for “$57” and “$44”, respectively.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(4), substituted “$69” for “$67”.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(5), substituted “$155” for “$149”.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(6), substituted “$131” for “$126”.

1986

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(1), substituted “$82” for “$81”.

Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(1), substituted “$81” for “$79”.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(2), substituted “$138” and “$44” for “$136” and “$43”, respectively.

Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(2), substituted “$136” and “$43” for “$132” and “$42”, respectively.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(3), substituted “$57” and “$44” for “$56” and “$43”, respectively.

Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(3), substituted “$56” and “$43” for “$54” and “$42”, respectively.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(4), substituted “$67” for “$66”.

Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(4), substituted “$66” for “$64”.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(5), substituted “$149” for “$147”.

Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(5), substituted “$147” for “$143”.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(6), substituted “$126” for “$124”.

Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(6), substituted “$124” for “$120”.

1984

Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(b), substituted “percent” for “per centum” in provision preceding par. (1).

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(1), substituted “$79” for “$77”.

Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(1), substituted “$77” for “$74”.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(2), substituted “$132” and “$42” for “$128” and “$41”, respectively.

Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(2), substituted “$128” and “$41” for “$124” and “$40”, respectively.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(3), substituted “$54” and “$42” for “$52” and “$41”, respectively.

Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(3), substituted “$52” and “$41” for “$50” and “$40”, respectively.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(4), substituted “$64” for “$62”.

Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(4), substituted “$62” for “$60”.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(5), substituted “$143” for “$139”.

Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(5), substituted “$139” for “$134”.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(6), substituted “$120” for “$116”.

Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(6), substituted “$116” for “$112”.

Par. (2). Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(b), substituted “percent” for “per centum”.

1982

Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which provided $69 for a veteran with a spouse but no child living.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 102(1), 107, 108, added subpar. (B), repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(1), eff. , and struck out former subpar. (B) which provided $116 for a veteran with a spouse and one child living.

Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(1), (h), eff. , substituted “$115” for “$116”.

Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), added subpar. (C) and struck out former subpar. (C) which provided $153 for a veteran with a spouse and two children living.

Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 102(1)–(3), 107, 108, redesignated subpar. (H) as (D), in subpar. (D) as so redesignated, substituted “$60” for “$56”, struck out former subpar. (D) which provided $192 for a veteran with a spouse and three or more children living (plus $38 for each living child in excess of three), and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(2), eff. .

Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(2), (h), eff. , substituted “$37” for “$38” after “plus”.

Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), (2), (4), redesignated subpar. (I) as (E), substituted “$134” for “$125”, and struck out former subpar. (E) which provided $47 for a veteran with no spouse but one child living.

Par. (1)(F). Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1), (2), (5), redesignated subpar. (J) as (F), substituted “$112” for “$105”, and struck out former subpar. (F) which provided $86 for a veteran with no spouse but two children living.

Par. (1)(G). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 102(1), 107, 108, struck out subpar. (G) which provided $123 for a veteran with no spouse but three or more children living (plus $38 for each living child in excess of three), and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(3), eff. .

Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(3), (h), eff. , substituted “$37” for “$38” after “plus”.

Par. (1)(H) to (J). Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(2), redesignated subpars. (H), (I), and (J) as (D), (E), and (F), respectively.

Par. (2). Pub. L. 97–253, § 404(b), substituted provisions that the amounts payable under this paragraph, if not a multiple of $1, be rounded down to the nearest dollar for provisions that such amounts would be adjusted upward or downward to the nearest dollar, counting fifty cents and over as a whole dollar.

1981

Par. (1)(A) to (J). Pub. L. 97–66 increased compensation figures as follows: in subpar. (A) from $62 to $69, in subpar. (B) from $104 to $116, in subpar. (C) from $138 to $153, in subpar. (D) from $173 to $192 and from $34 to $38, in subpar. (E) from $42 to $47, in subpar. (F) from $77 to $86, in subpar (G) from $111 to $123 and from $34 to $38, in subpar. (H) from $50 to $56, in subpar. (I) from $112 to $125, and in subpar. (J) from $94 to $105.

1980

Par. (1)(A) to (J). Pub. L. 96–385, § 102(1)–(10), increased additional compensation in subpar. (A) from $54 to $62, in subpar. (B) from $91 to $104, in subpar. (C) from $121 to $138, in subpar. (D) from $151 and $30 to $173 and $34, respectively, in subpar. (E) from $37 to $42, in subpar. (F) from $67 to $77, in subpar. (G) from $97 and $30 to $111 and $34, respectively, in subpar. (H) from $44 to $50, in subpar. (I) from $98 to $112, and in subpar. (J) from $82 to $94.

1979

Par. (1)(A) to (H). Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(1)–(8), increased additional compensation in subpar. (A) from $49 to $54, in subpar. (B) from $83 to $91, in subpar. (C) from $110 to $121, in subpar. (D) from $137 and $27 to $151 and $30, respectively, in subpar. (E) from $34 to $37, in subpar. (F) from $61 to $67, in subpar. (G) from $88 and $27 to $97 and $30, respectively, and in subpar. (H) from $40 to $44.

Par. (1)(I). Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(9), (b)(1)(A), substituted “paragraph” for “subsection”, “(i)” for “(1)”, “(ii)” for “(2)”, “$98” for “$89”, and “section” for “subsection”.

Par. (1)(J). Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(10), (b)(1)(B), substituted “paragraph” for “subsection”, “$82” for “$75”, and “section” for “subsection”.

Par. (2). Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(b)(2), inserted “of this section” after “(1)”.

1978

Pub. L. 95–479, § 102(b), substituted “30 per centum” for “50 per centum” in provisions preceding par. (1).

Par. (1). Pub. L. 95–479, § 102(a), substituted $49 for $46 in subpar. (A), $83 for $77 in subpar. (B), $110 for $98 in subpar. (C), $137 and $27 for $120 and $22, respectively, in subpar. (D), $34 for $30 in subpar. (E), $61 for $52 in subpar. (F), $88 and $27 for $77 and $22, respectively, in subpar. (G), $40 for $37 in subpar. (H), $89 for $83 in subpar. (I), and $75 for $70 in subpar. (J).

Par. (2). Pub. L. 95–479, § 102(b), substituted “30 per centum” for “50 per centum”.

1977

Par. (1). Pub. L. 95–117 substituted $46 for $43 in subpar. (A), $77 for $72 in subpar. (B), $98 for $92 in subpar. (C), $120 and $22 for $113 and $21, respectively, in subpar. (D), $30 for $28 in subpar. (E), $52 for $49 in subpar. (F), $77 and $22 for $72 and $21, respectively, in subpar. (G), $37 for $35 in subpar. (H), $83 for $78 in subpar. (I), and $70 for $66 in subpar. (J).

1976

Par. (1). Pub. L. 94–433, § 102, substituted $43 for $40 in subpar. (A), $72 for $67 in subpar. (B), $92 for $85 in subpar. (C), $113 and $21 for $105 and $19, respectively, in subpar. (D), $28 for $26 in subpar. (E), $49 for $45 in subpar. (F), $72 and $21 for $67 and $19, respectively, in subpar. (G), $35 for $32 in subpar. (H), added subpar. (I), and substituted $66 for $61 in subpar. (J), formerly (I), but redesignated (J).

Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 404(9), (10), substituted “spouse” for “wife” in subpars. (A) through (G) and “parent dependent upon such veteran” for “mother or father, either or both dependent upon him” in subpar. (H).

Par. (2). Pub. L. 94–433, § 404(11), struck out “his” before “disability bears”.

1975

Par. (1). Pub. L. 94–71 substituted $40 for $36 in subpar. (A), $67 for $61 in subpar. (B), $85 for $77 in subpar. (C), $105 and $19 for $95 and $17, respectively, in subpar. (D), $26 for $24 in subpar. (E), $45 for $41 in subpar. (F), $67 and $19 for $61 and $17, respectively, in subpar. (G), $32 for $29 in subpar. (H) and $61 for $55 in subpar. (I).

1974

Par. (1). Pub. L. 93–295 substituted $36 for $31 in subpar. (A), $61 for $53 in subpar. (B), $77 for $67 in subpar. (C), $95 and $17 for $83 and $15, respectively, in subpar. (D), $24 for $21 in subpar. (E), $41 for $36 in subpar. (F), $61 and $17 for $53 and $15, respectively, in subpar. (G), $29 for $25 in subpar. (H), and $55 for $48 in subpar. (I).

1972

Par. (1). Pub. L. 92–328 substituted $31 for $28 in subpar. (A), $53 for $48 in subpar. (B), $67 for $61 in subpar. (C), $83 and $15 for $75 and $14, respectively, in subpar. (D), $21 for $19 in subpar. (E), $36 for $33 in subpar. (F), $53 and $15 for $48 and $14, respectively, in subpar. (G), $25 for $23 in subpar. (H), and $48 for $44 in subpar. (I).

1970

Par. (1). Pub. L. 91–376 substituted $28 for $25 in subpar. (A), $48 for $43 in subpar. (B), $61 for $55 in subpar. (C), $75 and $14 for $68 and $13, respectively, in subpar. (D), $19 for $17 in subpar. (E), $33 for $30 in subpar. (F), $48 and $14 for $43 and $13, respectively, in subpar. (G), $23 for $21 in subpar. (H), and $44 for $40 in subpar. (I).

1965

Par. (1). Pub. L. 89–311 substituted $25 for $23 in subpar. (A), $43 for $39 in subpar. (B), $55 for $50 in subpar. (C), $68 and $13 for $62 and $12, respectively, in subpar. (D), $17 for $15 in subpar. (E), $30 for $27 in subpar. (F), $43 and $13 for $39 and $12, respectively, in subpar. (G), and $21 for $19 in subpar. (H), and added subpar. (I).

Pub. L. 89–137 struck out subsec. (b) which prohibited payment of the additional compensation to any veteran during any period he is in receipt of an increased rate of subsistence allowance or education and training allowance on account of a dependent or dependents, and redesignated subsec. (a) as entire section.

1960

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 86–499 authorized payment of $12 for each living child in excess of three.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2009 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 111–37 effective , see section 3(g) of Pub. L. 111–37, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 110–324 effective , see section 3(f) of Pub. L. 110–324, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 2005 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 109–111 effective , see section 2(f) of Pub. L. 109–111, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 2001 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 107–94 effective , see section 7 of Pub. L. 107–94, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1999 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 106–118 effective , see section 7 of Pub. L. 106–118, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–98 effective , see section 7 of Pub. L. 105–98, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1993 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 103–140 effective , see section 7 of Pub. L. 103–140, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1991 Amendments

Amendment by Pub. L. 102–152 effective , see section 7 of Pub. L. 102–152, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 102–3 effective , see section 7 of Pub. L. 102–3, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1989 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 101–237 effective , see section 106 of Pub. L. 101–237, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1988 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 100–687 effective , see section 1106 of Pub. L. 100–687, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1987 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 100–227 effective , see section 107 of Pub. L. 100–227, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1986 Amendments

Amendment by Pub. L. 99–576 effective , but not effective unless benefit amounts payable under section 401 et seq. of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, are increased effective , as a result of a determination under section 415(i) of Title 42, see section 107 of Pub. L. 99–576, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 99–238 effective , see section 107 of Pub. L. 99–238, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1984 Amendments

Amendment by Pub. L. 98–543 effective , see section 107 of Pub. L. 98–543, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 98–223 effective , see section 107 of Pub. L. 98–223, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1982 Amendments

Amendments by section 102 of Pub. L. 97–306 effective , see section 108 of Pub. L. 97–306, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by section 404(b) of Pub. L. 97–253 effective , see section 404(c) of Pub. L. 97–253, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1981 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 97–66 effective , see section 701(a) of Pub. L. 97–66, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–385 applicable only to payments for months beginning after , see section 601(a) of Pub. L. 96–385, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1979 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–128 effective , see section 601(a)(1) of Pub. L. 96–128, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1978 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–479 effective , see section 401(a) of Pub. L. 95–479, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1977 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–117 effective , see section 501 of Pub. L. 95–117, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1976 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 94–433 effective , see section 406 of Pub. L. 94–433, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.

Effective Date of 1975 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 94–71 effective , see section 301 of Pub. L. 94–71, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1974 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 93–295 effective , see section 401 of Pub. L. 93–295, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1972 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 92–328 effective first day of second calendar month which begins after , see section 301(a) of Pub. L. 92–328, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1970 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 91–376 effective , see section 9 of Pub. L. 91–376, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1965 Amendments

Amendment by Pub. L. 89–311 effective first day of second calendar month following , see section 9 of Pub. L. 89–311, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Pub. L. 89–137, § 2, , 79 Stat. 576, provided that: “The foregoing provisions of this Act [amending this section and former section 1504 of this title] shall become effective on the first day of the second calendar month which begins following the date of enactment of this Act [].”

Effective Date of 1960 Amendment

Pub. L. 86–499, § 2, , 74 Stat. 165, provided that: “The amendments made by this Act [amending this section] shall take effect on the first day of the second calendar month which begins after the date of enactment of this Act [].”

Repeal

Pub. L. 97–253, title IV, § 405(c), , 96 Stat. 803, cited as a credit to this section, was repealed by Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 107, 108, , 96 Stat. 1431, 1432, eff. .

Savings Provision

Pub. L. 89–137, § 1(c), , 79 Stat. 576, provided that: “Any veteran-trainee receiving subsistence allowance on the date of the enactment of this Act [] while pursuing a course of vocational rehabilitation authorized by chapter 31 of title 38, United States Code [former section 1501 et seq. of this title], shall not have such allowance reduced by reason of the amendments contained in such Act [amending this section and former section 1504 of this title].”

Credits

1958–2009 · 39 acts
  1. 1958Pub. L. 85–857, , 72 Stat. 1121, § 315
  2. 1960Pub. L. 86–499, § 1, , 74 Stat. 165
  3. 1965Pub. L. 89–137, § 1(b), , 79 Stat. 576
  4. 1965Pub. L. 89–311, § 2(a), (b), , 79 Stat. 1154, 1155
  5. 1970Pub. L. 91–376, § 2, , 84 Stat. 788
  6. 1972Pub. L. 92–328, title I, § 102, , 86 Stat. 394
  7. 1974Pub. L. 93–295, title I, § 102, , 88 Stat. 181
  8. 1975Pub. L. 94–71, title I, § 102, , 89 Stat. 396
  9. 1976Pub. L. 94–433, title I, § 102, title IV, § 404(9)–(11), , 90 Stat. 1375, 1378
  10. 1977Pub. L. 95–117, title I, § 102, , 91 Stat. 1064
  11. 1978Pub. L. 95–479, title I, § 102, , 92 Stat. 1562
  12. 1979Pub. L. 96–128, title I, § 102, , 93 Stat. 983
  13. 1980Pub. L. 96–385, title I, § 102, , 94 Stat. 1529
  14. 1981Pub. L. 97–66, title I, § 102, , 95 Stat. 1027
  15. 1982Pub. L. 97–253, title IV, §§ 404(b), 405(c), , 96 Stat. 803
  16. 1982Pub. L. 97–306, title I, §§ 102, 107, , 96 Stat. 1430, 1431
  17. 1984Pub. L. 98–223, title I, § 102, , 98 Stat. 38
  18. 1984Pub. L. 98–543, title I, § 102, , 98 Stat. 2736
  19. 1986Pub. L. 99–238, title I, § 102, , 99 Stat. 1766
  20. 1986Pub. L. 99–576, title I, § 102, , 100 Stat. 3251
  21. 1987Pub. L. 100–227, title I, § 102, , 101 Stat. 1553
  22. 1988Pub. L. 100–687, div. B, title XI, § 1102, , 102 Stat. 4123
  23. 1989Pub. L. 101–237, title I, § 102, , 103 Stat. 2063
  24. 1991Pub. L. 102–3, § 3, , 105 Stat. 8
  25. 1991renumbered § 1115 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), (c)(1), , 105 Stat. 406
  26. 1991Pub. L. 102–152, § 3, , 105 Stat. 986
  27. 1993Pub. L. 103–78, § 2, , 107 Stat. 768
  28. 1993Pub. L. 103–140, § 3, , 107 Stat. 1486
  29. 1997Pub. L. 105–98, § 3, , 111 Stat. 2156
  30. 1999Pub. L. 106–118, § 3, , 113 Stat. 1602
  31. 2001Pub. L. 107–94, § 3, , 115 Stat. 901
  32. 2002Pub. L. 107–330, title III, § 309(b), , 116 Stat. 2830
  33. 2004Pub. L. 108–454, title III, § 307(b), , 118 Stat. 3613
  34. 2005Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b), , 119 Stat. 2363
  35. 2006Pub. L. 109–233, title V, § 502(3), , 120 Stat. 415
  36. 2006Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b), , 120 Stat. 3314
  37. 2006Pub. L. 109–461, title X, §§ 1005(b), 1006(b), , 120 Stat. 3467, 3468
  38. 2008Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b), , 122 Stat. 3551
  39. 2009Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b), , 123 Stat. 1929.
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(Pub. L. 85–857, , 72 Stat. 1121, § 315; Pub. L. 86–499, § 1, , 74 Stat. 165; Pub. L. 89–137, § 1(b), , 79 Stat. 576; Pub. L. 89–311, § 2(a), (b), , 79 Stat. 1154, 1155; Pub. L. 91–376, § 2, , 84 Stat. 788; Pub. L. 92–328, title I, § 102, , 86 Stat. 394; Pub. L. 93–295, title I, § 102, , 88 Stat. 181; Pub. L. 94–71, title I, § 102, , 89 Stat. 396; Pub. L. 94–433, title I, § 102, title IV, § 404(9)–(11), , 90 Stat. 1375, 1378; Pub. L. 95–117, title I, § 102, , 91 Stat. 1064; Pub. L. 95–479, title I, § 102, , 92 Stat. 1562; Pub. L. 96–128, title I, § 102, , 93 Stat. 983; Pub. L. 96–385, title I, § 102, , 94 Stat. 1529; Pub. L. 97–66, title I, § 102, , 95 Stat. 1027; Pub. L. 97–253, title IV, §§ 404(b), 405(c), , 96 Stat. 803; Pub. L. 97–306, title I, §§ 102, 107, , 96 Stat. 1430, 1431; Pub. L. 98–223, title I, § 102, , 98 Stat. 38; Pub. L. 98–543, title I, § 102, , 98 Stat. 2736; Pub. L. 99–238, title I, § 102, , 99 Stat. 1766; Pub. L. 99–576, title I, § 102, , 100 Stat. 3251; Pub. L. 100–227, title I, § 102, , 101 Stat. 1553; Pub. L. 100–687, div. B, title XI, § 1102, , 102 Stat. 4123; Pub. L. 101–237, title I, § 102, , 103 Stat. 2063; Pub. L. 102–3, § 3, , 105 Stat. 8; renumbered § 1115 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), (c)(1), , 105 Stat. 406; Pub. L. 102–152, § 3, , 105 Stat. 986; Pub. L. 103–78, § 2, , 107 Stat. 768; Pub. L. 103–140, § 3, , 107 Stat. 1486; Pub. L. 105–98, § 3, , 111 Stat. 2156; Pub. L. 106–118, § 3, , 113 Stat. 1602; Pub. L. 107–94, § 3, , 115 Stat. 901; Pub. L. 107–330, title III, § 309(b), , 116 Stat. 2830; Pub. L. 108–454, title III, § 307(b), , 118 Stat. 3613; Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b), , 119 Stat. 2363; Pub. L. 109–233, title V, § 502(3), , 120 Stat. 415; Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b), , 120 Stat. 3314; Pub. L. 109–461, title X, §§ 1005(b), 1006(b), , 120 Stat. 3467, 3468; Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b), , 122 Stat. 3551; Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b), , 123 Stat. 1929.)

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