§ 1162. Clothing allowance

Footnotes

1. 1 See Special Benefit Allowance Rates note below.

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. 1972

   Veterans’ Compensation and Relief Act of 1972

   Pub. L. 92–328 title I § 103(a) · 86 Stat. 393

   Enacted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

   Added Pub. L. 92–328, title I, § 103(a), June 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 394, § 362

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Added Pub. L. 92–328, title I, § 103(a), June 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 394, § 362

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) Chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section: “§ 362. Clothing allowance “The Administrator under regulations which he shall prescribe, shall pay a clothing allowance of $150 per year to each veteran who because of disability which is compensable under the provisions of this chapter, wears or uses a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance or appliances (including a wheelchair) which the Administrator determines tends to wear out or tear the clothing of such a veteran.”

2. 1975

   Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1975

   Pub. L. 94–71 title I § 103 · 89 Stat. 395

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

   Pub. L. 94–71 substituted “$175” for “$150”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 94–71 substituted “$175” for “$150”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 103. Section 362 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking out “$150” and inserting in lieu thereof “$175”.

3. 1976

   Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976

   Pub. L. 94–433 title III § 301 · 90 Stat. 1374

   1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

      Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 301, 404(24), substituted “$190” for “$175”

   2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

      Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 301, 404(24), substituted “the Administrator shall prescribe” for “he shall prescribe”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 301, 404(24), substituted “$190” for “$175” and “the Administrator shall prescribe” for “he shall prescribe”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 301. Section 362 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by Clothing allowance. Mortgage Protection Life Insurance. striking out “$175” and inserting in lieu thereof “$190”.

4. 1977

   Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1977

   Pub. L. 95–117 title III § 301 · 91 Stat. 1063

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

   Pub. L. 95–117 substituted “$203” for “$190”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 95–117 substituted “$203” for “$190”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 301. Section 362 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking out “$190” and inserting in lieu thereof “$203”.

5. 1978

   Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Act of 1978

   Pub. L. 95–479 title I § 103 · 92 Stat. 1560

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

   Pub. L. 95–479 substituted “$218” for “$203”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 95–479 substituted “$218” for “$203”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$203” and inserting in lieu thereof “$218”.

6. 1979

   Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Amendments of 1979

   Pub. L. 96–128 title I § 103 · 93 Stat. 982

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

   Pub. L. 96–128 substituted “$240” for “$218”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 96–128 substituted “$240” for “$218”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$218” and inserting in lieu thereof “$240”.

7. 1980

   Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Housing Benefits Amendments of 1980

   Pub. L. 96–385 title I § 103 · 94 Stat. 1528

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

   Pub. L. 96–385 substituted “$274” for “$240”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 96–385 substituted “$274” for “$240”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$240” and 38 USC 362. inserting in lieu thereof “$274”.

8. 1981

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

   Pub. L. 97–66 title I § 103 · 95 Stat. 1026

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

   Pub. L. 97–66 substituted “$305” for “$274”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 97–66 substituted “$305” for “$274”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 103. increase in clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$274” and 94 Stat. 1529. 38 USC 362. inserting in lieu thereof “$305”.

9. 1982

   Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(d) · 96 Stat. 804

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

   Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(d), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$304” for “$305” after “clothing allowance of”

   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(d), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$304” for “$305” after “clothing allowance of”.

10. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

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

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 103, 107, 108, substituted “$327” for “$305”

    2. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 103, 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(d), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 103, 107, 108, substituted “$327” for “$305” and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(d), 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.

11. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 title I § 103 · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 98–223 substituted “$338” for “$327”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223 substituted “$338” for “$327”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$327” and inserting in lieu thereof “$338”.

12. 1984

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–543 title I § 103 · 98 Stat. 2735

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 98–543 substituted “$349” for “$338”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–543 substituted “$349” for “$338”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 103. clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans Section 362 is amended by striking out “$338” and inserting in lieu thereof “$349”.

13. 1986

    Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

    Pub. L. 99–238 title I § 103 · 99 Stat. 1765

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 99–238 substituted “$360” for “$349”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 99–238 substituted “$360” for “$349”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 103. CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS. 98 Stat. 2736. Section 362 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking out “$349” and inserting in lieu thereof “$360”.

14. 1986

    Pub. L. 99–576 title I § 103 · 100 Stat. 3248

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 99–576 substituted “$365” for “$360”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 99–576 substituted “$365” for “$360”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 103. CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS. Section 362 is amended by striking out “$360” and inserting in lieu thereof “$365”.

15. 1987

    Pub. L. 100–227 title I § 103 · 101 Stat. 1552

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 100–227 substituted “$380” for “$365”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 100–227 substituted “$380” for “$365”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 103. CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS. Section 362 is amended by striking out “$365” and inserting in lieu thereof “$380”.

16. 1988

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–687 div. B title XI § 1103 · 102 Stat. 4105

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 100–687 substituted “$395” for “$380”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 100–687 substituted “$395” for “$380”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 1103. CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS. Section 362 is amended by striking out “$380” and inserting in lieu thereof “$395”.

17. 1989

    Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

    Pub. L. 101–237 § 112 · 103 Stat. 2062

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

       Pub. L. 101–237, § 112, substituted “Secretary under” for “Administrator under”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

       Pub. L. 101–237, § 112, substituted “Secretary shall” for “Administrator shall”

    3. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

       Pub. L. 101–237, § 112, substituted “who—” and pars. (1) and (2) for “who because of disability which is compensable under the provisions of this chapter, wears or uses prosthetic or orthopedic appliance or appliances (including a wheelchair) which the Administrator determines tends to wear out or tear the clothing of such a veteran.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 101–237, § 112, substituted “Secretary under” for “Administrator under” and “Secretary shall” for “Administrator shall”, and substituted “who—” and pars. (1) and (2) for “who because of disability which is compensable under the provisions of this chapter, wears or uses prosthetic or orthopedic appliance or appliances (including a wheelchair) which the Administrator determines tends to wear out or tear the clothing of such a veteran.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 112. EXPANSION OF CLOTHING ALLOWANCE. Section 362 is amended— (1) by striking out “Administrator” the first two places it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “Secretary”; (2) by striking out all after “each veteran” and inserting in lieu thereof “who— “(1) because of a service-connected disability, wears or uses a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance (including a wheelchair) which the Secretary determines tends to wear out or tear the clothing of the veteran; or “(2) uses medication which (A) a physician has prescribed for a skin condition which is due to a service-connected disability, and (B) the Secretary determines causes irreparable damage to the veteran’s outergarments.”.

18. 1989

    Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

    Pub. L. 101–237 § 103 · 103 Stat. 2062

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 101–237, § 103, substituted “$414” for “$395”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 101–237, § 103, substituted “$414” for “$395”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 103. CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS. Section 362 is amended by striking out “$395” and inserting in lieu thereof “$414”.

19. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–3 § 4 · 105 Stat. 7

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 102–3 substituted “$436” for “$414”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–3 substituted “$436” for “$414”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 4. CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS. Section 362 is amended by striking out “$414” and inserting in lieu thereof “$436”.

20. 1991

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

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 362 of this title as this section

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 362 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.

21. 1991

    Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 102–152 substituted “$452” for “$436”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–152 substituted “$452” for “$436”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 4. CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS. Section 1162 is amended by striking out “$436” and inserting in lieu thereof “$452”.

22. 1993

    Pub. L. 103–78 § 3 · 107 Stat. 767

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 103–78 substituted “$466” for “$452”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 103–78 substituted “$466” for “$452”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 3. CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS. Section 1162 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking out “$452” and inserting in lieu thereof “$466”.

23. 1993

    Pub. L. 103–140 § 4 · 107 Stat. 1485

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 103–140 substituted “$478” for “$466”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 103–140 substituted “$478” for “$466”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 4. CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS. Section 1162 is amended by striking out “$466” and inserting in lieu thereof “$478”.

24. 1997

    Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 105–98 substituted “$528” for “$478”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 105–98 substituted “$528” for “$478”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 4. CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS. Section 1162 is amended by striking out “$478” and inserting in lieu thereof “$528”.

25. 1999

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

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 106–118 substituted “$546” for “$528”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 106–118 substituted “$546” for “$528”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 4. CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS. Section 1162 is amended by striking “$528” and inserting “$546”.

26. 2001

    Pub. L. 107–94 § 4 · 115 Stat. 900

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 107–94 substituted “$580” for “$546”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 107–94 substituted “$580” for “$546”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 4. CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS. Section 1162 is amended by striking “$546” and inserting “$580”.

27. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–330 title III § 309(c) · 116 Stat. 2820

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 107–330 substituted “$588” for “$580”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 107–330 substituted “$588” for “$580”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Clothing Allowance for Certain Disabled Veterans.— Section 1162 is amended by striking “$580” and inserting “$588”.

28. 2004

    Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

    Pub. L. 108–454 title III § 307(c) · 118 Stat. 3598

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 108–454 substituted “$600” for “$588”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 108–454 substituted “$600” for “$588”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Clothing Allowance for Certain Disabled Veterans.— Section 1162 is amended by striking “$588” and inserting “$600”.

29. 2005

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

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 109–111 substituted “$641” for “$600”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–111 substituted “$641” for “$600”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Clothing Allowance for Certain Disabled Veterans.— Section 1162 of such title is amended by striking “$600” and inserting “$641”.

30. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(c) · 120 Stat. 3304

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 109–444, which substituted “$662” for “$641”, 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, which substituted “$662” for “$641”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Clothing Allowance for Certain Disabled Veterans.— Section 1162 of such title is amended by striking “$641” and inserting “$662”.

31. 2006

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

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

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    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.

32. 2006

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

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(c), substituted “$662” for “$641”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(c), substituted “$662” for “$641”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Clothing Allowance for Certain Disabled Veterans.— Section 1162 is amended by striking “$641” and inserting “$662”.

33. 2008

    Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(c) · 122 Stat. 3549

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 110–324 substituted “$677” for “$662” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 110–324 substituted “$677” for “$662” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Clothing Allowance for Certain Disabled Veterans.— Section 1162 of such title is amended by striking “$662” and inserting “$677”.

34. 2009

    Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009

    Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(c) · 123 Stat. 1927

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

    Pub. L. 111–37 substituted “$716” for “$677” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 111–37 substituted “$716” for “$677” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Clothing Allowance for Certain Disabled Veterans.— Section 1162 of such title is amended by striking “$677” and inserting “$716”.

35. 2022

    Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2023

    Pub. L. 117–328 div. U title II § 201(b) · 136 Stat. 4459

    1. Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

       Pub. L. 117–328 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a)

    2. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

       Pub. L. 117–328 inserted heading

    3. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

       Pub. L. 117–328 inserted comma after “The Secretary” in introductory provisions

    4. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 1162

       Pub. L. 117–328 added subsecs. (b) to (d)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 117–328 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and inserted heading, inserted comma after “The Secretary” in introductory provisions, and added subsecs. (b) to (d).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 201. In addition to amounts otherwise made available in this title for official reception and representation expenses, a total of not to exceed $50,000 from funds appropriated to the Department of Justice in this title shall be available to the Attorney General for official reception and representation expenses.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 117–328, div. U, title II, § 201(c), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5447, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (b) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to—

36. 2022

    Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2023

    Pub. L. 117–328 § 201(b)(2) · 136 Stat. 4459

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1162(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 117–328, § 201(b)(2), substituted “which—

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 117–328, § 201(b)(2), substituted “which—

    “(A) a physician has prescribed for a skin condition which is due to a service-connected disability; and “(B) the Secretary determines causes irreparable damage to the veteran’s outergarments.” for “which (A) a physician has prescribed for a skin condition which is due to a service-connected disability, and (B) the Secretary determines causes irreparable damage to the veteran’s outergarments.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 201. In addition to amounts otherwise made available in this title for official reception and representation expenses, a total of not to exceed $50,000 from funds appropriated to the Department of Justice in this title shall be available to the Attorney General for official reception and representation expenses.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 117–328, div. U, title II, § 201(c), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5447, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (b) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to—

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