§ 1313. Dependency and indemnity compensation to children

Legislative history

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

1. 1958

   Pub. L. 85–857 · 72 Stat. 1105

   Enacted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313

   Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1128, § 413

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1128, § 413

2. 1963

   Pub. L. 88–21 § 2 · 77 Stat. 17

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313

   Pub. L. 88–21 substituted “$77”, “$110”, “$143” and “28” for “$70”, “$100”, “$130” and “$25”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 88–21 substituted “$77”, “$110”, “$143” and “28” for “$70”, “$100”, “$130” and “$25”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 2. Section 413 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking out “$70” in paragraph (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$77”: (2) by striking out “$100” in paragraph (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$110”; (3) by striking out “$130” in paragraphs (3) and (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$143”; and (4) by striking out “$25” in paragraph (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$28”.

3. 1966

   Pub. L. 89–730 § 4 · 80 Stat. 1157

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313

   Pub. L. 89–730 substituted “$80”, “$115”, “$149”, and “$29”, for “$77”, “$110”, “$143”, and “$143” and “$28”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 89–730 substituted “$80”, “$115”, “$149”, and “$29”, for “$77”, “$110”, “$143”, and “$143” and “$28”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 4. Section 413, title 38, United States Code, is amended— 77 Stat. 17. (1) by striking out “$77” in paragraph (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$80”; (2) by striking out “$110” in paragraph (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$115”; (3) by striking out “$143” in paragraphs (3) and (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$149”; and (4) by striking out “$28” in paragraph (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$29”.

4. 1970

   Pub. L. 91–262 § 2 · 84 Stat. 256

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313

   Pub. L. 91–262 substituted “$88”, “$127”, “$164”, and “$164” and “$32”, for “$80”, “$115”, “$149”, and “$149” and “$29”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 91–262 substituted “$88”, “$127”, “$164”, and “$164” and “$32”, for “$80”, “$115”, “$149”, and “$149” and “$29”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 2. Section 413 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “§ 413. Dependency and indemnity compensation to children “Whenever there is no widow of a deceased veteran entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation shall he paid in equal shares to the children of the deceased veteran at the following monthly rates: “(1) One child, $88. “(2) Two children, $127. “(3) Three children!, $164. “(4) More, than three children, $164, plus $32 for each child in excess of three.”

5. 1971

   Pub. L. 92–197 § 2 · 85 Stat. 651

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313

   Pub. L. 92–197 substituted “$92”, “$133”, “$172”, and “$172” and “$34” for “$88”, “$127”, “$164” and “164” and “$32”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 92–197 substituted “$92”, “$133”, “$172”, and “$172” and “$34” for “$88”, “$127”, “$164” and “164” and “$32”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 2. Section 413 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “Whenever there is no widow of a deceased veteran entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid in equal shares to the children of the deceased veteran at the following monthly rates: “(1) One child, $92. “(2) Two children, $133. “(3) Three children, $172. “(4) More than three children, $172, plus $34 for each child in excess of three.”

6. 1974

   Pub. L. 93–295 title II § 202 · 88 Stat. 180

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313

   Pub. L. 93–295 substituted “$108”, “$156”, “$201”, “$201”, and “$40” for “$92”, “$133”, “$172”, “$172”, and “$34”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 93–295 substituted “$108”, “$156”, “$201”, “$201”, and “$40” for “$92”, “$133”, “$172”, “$172”, and “$34”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 202. Section 413 of title 38, United States Code, is amended Children. to read as follows: “Whenever there is no widow of a deceased veteran entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid in equal shares to the children of the deceased veteran at the following monthly rates: “(1) One child, $108. “(2) Two children, $156. “(3) Three children, $201. “(4) More than three children, $201, plus $40 for each child in excess of three.”.

7. 1975

   Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1975

   Pub. L. 94–71 title II § 202 · 89 Stat. 395

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313

   Pub. L. 94–71 substituted $121, $175, $225, $225 and $45 for $108, $156, $201, $201 and $40 in pars. (1), (2), (3) and (4), respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 94–71 substituted $121, $175, $225, $225 and $45 for $108, $156, $201, $201 and $40 in pars. (1), (2), (3) and (4), respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 202. Section 413 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to Children. read as follows: “Whenever there is no widow of a deceased veteran entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation shall lie paid in equal shares to the children of the deceased veteran at the following monthly rates: “(1) One child, $121. “(2) Two children, $175. “(3) Three children, $225. “(4) More than three children. $225, plus $45 for each child in excess of three.”.

8. 1976

   Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1976

   Pub. L. 94–433 title II § 202 · 90 Stat. 1374

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313

   Pub. L. 94–433 substituted “surviving spouse” for “widow” in introductory text and $131, $189, $243, $243, and $49 for $121, $175, $225, $225, and $45 in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 94–433 substituted “surviving spouse” for “widow” in introductory text and $131, $189, $243, $243, and $49 for $121, $175, $225, $225, and $45 in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 202. Section 413 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “Whenever there is no suriving spouse of a deceased veteran entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid in equal shares to the children of the deceased veteran at the following monthly rates: “(1) one child, $131; “(2) two children, $189; “(3) three children, $243; and “(4) more than three children. $243, plus $49 for each child in excess of three.”.

9. 1977

   Veterans Disability Compensation and Survivor Benefits Act of 1977

   Pub. L. 95–117 title II § 202 · 91 Stat. 1063

   Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313

   Pub. L. 95–117 substituted “$140”, “$201”, “$259”, “$259”, and “$52” for “$131”, “$189”, “$243”, “$243”, and “$49”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 95–117 substituted “$140”, “$201”, “$259”, “$259”, and “$52” for “$131”, “$189”, “$243”, “$243”, and “$49”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 202. Section 413 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to Children. read as follows: “Whenever there is no surviving spouse of a deceased veteran entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid in equal shares to the children of the deceased veteran at the following monthly rates: “(1) one child, $140; “(2) two children, $201; “(3) three children, $259; and “(4) more than three children, $259, plus $52 for each child in excess of three.”.

10. 1978

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Act of 1978

    Pub. L. 95–479 title II § 202 · 92 Stat. 1560

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313

    Pub. L. 95–479 substituted “$150”, “$216”, “$278”, “$278” and “$56” for “$140”, “$201”, “$259”, “$259” and “$52”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 95–479 substituted “$150”, “$216”, “$278”, “$278” and “$56” for “$140”, “$201”, “$259”, “$259” and “$52”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 202. rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— (1) by striking out “$140” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$150”; (2) by striking out “$201” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$216”; (3) by striking out “$259” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$278”; and (4) by striking out “$259” and “$52” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$278” and “$56”, respectively.

11. 1979

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Survivors’ Benefits Amendments of 1979

    Pub. L. 96–128 title II § 202 · 93 Stat. 982

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313

    Pub. L. 96–128 substituted “$165”, “$237”, “$306”, “$306” and “$62” for “$150”, “$216”, “$278”, “278” and “$56”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 96–128 substituted “$165”, “$237”, “$306”, “$306” and “$62” for “$150”, “$216”, “$278”, “278” and “$56”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 202. rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— 92 Stat. 1563. 38 USC 413. (1) by striking out “$150” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$165”; (2) by striking out “$216” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$237”; (3) by striking out “$278” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$306”; and (4) by striking out “$278” and “$56” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$306” and “$62”, respectively.

12. 1980

    Veterans’ Disability Compensation and Housing Benefits Amendments of 1980

    Pub. L. 96–385 title II § 202 · 94 Stat. 1528

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313

    Pub. L. 96–385 substituted “$189”, “$271”, “$350”, “$350” and “$71” for “$165”, “$237”, “$306”, “$306” and “$62”, respectively, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 96–385 substituted “$189”, “$271”, “$350”, “$350” and “$71” for “$165”, “$237”, “$306”, “$306” and “$62”, respectively, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 202. rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— (1) by striking out “$165” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$189”; (2) by striking out “$237” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$271”; (3) by striking out “$306” in clause (8) and inserting in lieu thereof “$350”; and (4) by striking out “$306” and “$62” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$350” and “$71”, respectively.

13. 1981

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

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

    1. Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 1313

       Pub. L. 97–66, §§ 202, 204(a), designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and, in subsec. (a) as so designated

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313

       Pub. L. 97–66, §§ 202, 204(a), substituted “$210”, “$301”, “$389”, and “$79” for “$189”, “$271”, “$350”, and “$71”, respectively, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–66, §§ 202, 204(a), designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and, in subsec. (a) as so designated, substituted “$210”, “$301”, “$389”, and “$79” for “$189”, “$271”, “$350”, and “$71”, respectively, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4).

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    TITLE II— SURVIVORS’ DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION BENEFITS Sec. 201. increases in rates of 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 $415  W–4 $595   E–2 428  O–1 525   E–3 438  O–2 542   E–4 466  O–3 580   E–5 479  O–4 613   E–6 490  O–5 676   E–7 514  O–6 761   E–8 542  O–7 824   E–9 1567  O–8 903   W–1 526  O–9 970   W–2 546  O–10 21,061   W–3 562 “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 spouses rate shall be $610. “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 $1,138.”. (b) Subsection (b) of such section is amended by striking out “$43” and inserting in lieu thereof “$48”. (c) Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking out “$112” and inserting in lieu thereof “$125”. (d) Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking out “$56” and inserting in lieu thereof “$62”. Sec. 202. increases in rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 413 is amended— 94 Stat. 1530. 38 USC 413. (1) by striking out “$189” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; (2) by striking out “$271” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$301”; (3) by striking out “$350” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$389”; and (4) by striking out “$350” and “$71” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$389” and “$79”, respectively. Sec. 203. increases in rates of supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for children Section 414 is amended— 94 Stat. 1530. 38 USC 414. (1) by striking out “$112” in subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof “$125”; (2) by striking out “$189” in subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof “$210”; and (3) by striking out “$96” in subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof “$107”. Sec. 204. miscellaneous dependency and indemnity compensation amendments (a) Section 413 is amended by inserting “(a)” before 38 USC 413. “Whenever”, and by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(b) If dependency and indemnity compensation has been awarded under this section to a veteran’s child or children and the entitlement to dependency and indemnity compensation under this section of an additional child of that veteran who is over the age of eighteen years and who had previously been entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation under this section before becoming eighteen years of age is later reestablished effective retroactively upon determination that such child is pursuing a course of instruction at an approved educational institution, the amount payable retroactively to the additional child is the amount equal to the difference between the total of the increased award payable under this section to the children of the deceased veteran for the retroactive period and the prior total award for such purpose for that period.”. (b) Section 3010(e) is amended— 38 USC 3010. (1) by striking out “The” and inserting in lieu thereof “(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the”; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(2) In the case of a child who is eighteen years of age or over and who immediately before becoming eighteen years of age was counted under section 411(b) of this title in determining the amount of the Ante, p. 1028. dependency and indemnity compensation of a surviving spouse, the effective date of an award of dependency and indemnity compensation to such child shall be the date the child attains the age of eighteen years if application therefor is received within one year from such date.”.

14. 1981

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

    Pub. L. 97–66 § 204(a) · 95 Stat. 1026

    Added · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(b)

    Pub. L. 97–66, § 204(a), added subsec. (b)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97–66, § 204(a), added subsec. (b).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Section 413 is amended by inserting “(a)” before 38 USC 413. “Whenever”, and by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(b) If dependency and indemnity compensation has been awarded under this section to a veteran’s child or children and the entitlement to dependency and indemnity compensation under this section of an additional child of that veteran who is over the age of eighteen years and who had previously been entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation under this section before becoming eighteen years of age is later reestablished effective retroactively upon determination that such child is pursuing a course of instruction at an approved educational institution, the amount payable retroactively to the additional child is the amount equal to the difference between the total of the increased award payable under this section to the children of the deceased veteran for the retroactive period and the prior total award for such purpose for that period.”.

15. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(f)(1) · 96 Stat. 804

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(1), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$209” for “$210”

    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(f)(1), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$209” for “$210”.

16. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(f)(2) · 96 Stat. 804

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(2), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$300” for “$301”

    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(f)(2), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$300” for “$301”.

17. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(f)(3) · 96 Stat. 804

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(3), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$388” for “$389”

    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(f)(3), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$388” for “$389”.

18. 1982

    Pub. L. 97–253 § 405(f)(4) · 96 Stat. 804

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(4), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$388, plus $78” for “$389, plus $79”

    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(f)(4), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$388, plus $78” for “$389, plus $79”.

19. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

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

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 105(1), 107, 108, substituted “$225” for “$210”

    2. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 105(1), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(1), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 105(1), 107, 108, substituted “$225” for “$210”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(1), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

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

20. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

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

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 105(2), 107, 108, substituted “$323” for “$301”

    2. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 105(2), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(2), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 105(2), 107, 108, substituted “$323” for “$301”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(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.

21. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

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

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 105(3), 107, 108, substituted “$417” for “$389”

    2. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 105(3), 107, 108, repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(3), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 105(3), 107, 108, substituted “$417” for “$389”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(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.

22. 1982

    Veterans’ Compensation, Education, and Employment Amendments of 1982

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

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 105(4), 107, 108, substituted “$417, plus $84” for “$389, plus $79”

    2. Repealed · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

       Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 105(4), 107, 108, repealed amendments made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(4), eff. Oct. 1, 1982

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 105(4), 107, 108, substituted “$417, plus $84” for “$389, plus $79”, and repealed amendments made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(4), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

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

23. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 105(1) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 105(1), substituted “$233” for “$225”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 105(1), substituted “$233” for “$225”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$225” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$233”;

24. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 105(2) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 105(2), substituted “$334” for “$323”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 105(2), substituted “$334” for “$323”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$323” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$334”;

25. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 105(3) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 105(3), substituted “$432” for “$417”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 105(3), substituted “$432” for “$417”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$417” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$432”; and

26. 1984

    Veterans’ Compensation and Program Improvements Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–223 § 105(4) · 98 Stat. 37

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 98–223, § 105(4), substituted “$432” and “$87” for “$417” and “$84”, respectively

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–223, § 105(4), substituted “$432” and “$87” for “$417” and “$84”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$417” and “$84” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$432” and “$87”, respectively.

27. 1984

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–543 § 105(1) · 98 Stat. 2735

    1. Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

       Pub. L. 98–543, § 105(1), as amended by Pub. L. 99–576, § 703(a)

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

       Pub. L. 98–543, § 105(1), as substituted “$240” for “$233”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 98–543, § 105(1), as amended by Pub. L. 99–576, § 703(a), substituted “$240” for “$233”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$233” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$240”;

28. 1984

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–543 § 105(2) · 98 Stat. 2735

    1. Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

       Pub. L. 98–543, § 105(2), as amended by Pub. L. 99–576, § 703(a)

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

       Pub. L. 98–543, § 105(2), as substituted “$345” for “$334”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 98–543, § 105(2), as amended by Pub. L. 99–576, § 703(a), substituted “$345” for “$334”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$334” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$345”;

29. 1984

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–543 § 105(3) · 98 Stat. 2735

    1. Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

       Pub. L. 98–543, § 105(3), as amended by Pub. L. 99–576, § 703(a)

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

       Pub. L. 98–543, § 105(3), as substituted “$446” for “$432”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 98–543, § 105(3), as amended by Pub. L. 99–576, § 703(a), substituted “$446” for “$432”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$432” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$446”; and

30. 1984

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–543 § 105(4) · 98 Stat. 2735

    1. Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

       Pub. L. 98–543, § 105(4), as amended by Pub. L. 99–576, § 703(a)

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

       Pub. L. 98–543, § 105(4), as substituted “$446” and “$90” for “$432” and “$87”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 98–543, § 105(4), as amended by Pub. L. 99–576, § 703(a), substituted “$446” and “$90” for “$432” and “$87”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$432” and “$87” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$446” and “$90”, respectively.

31. 1986

    Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

    Pub. L. 99–238 § 105(1) · 99 Stat. 1765

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 99–238, § 105(1), substituted “$247” for “$240”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 99–238, § 105(1), substituted “$247” for “$240”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$240” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$247”;

32. 1986

    Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

    Pub. L. 99–238 § 105(2) · 99 Stat. 1765

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 99–238, § 105(2), substituted “$356” for “$345”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 99–238, § 105(2), substituted “$356” for “$345”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$345” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$356”;

33. 1986

    Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

    Pub. L. 99–238 § 105(3) · 99 Stat. 1765

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 99–238, § 105(3), substituted “$460” for “$446”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 99–238, § 105(3), substituted “$460” for “$446”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$446” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$460”; and

34. 1986

    Veterans’ Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985

    Pub. L. 99–238 § 105(4) · 99 Stat. 1765

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 99–238, § 105(4), substituted “$460” and “$93” for “$446” and “$90”, respectively

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 99–238, § 105(4), substituted “$460” and “$93” for “$446” and “$90”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$446” and “$90” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$460” and “$93”, respectively.

35. 1986

    Pub. L. 99–576 § 703(a)(1) · 100 Stat. 3248

    Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)

    Pub. L. 99–576, § 703(a)(1), amended directory language of Pub. L. 98–543, § 105. See 1984 Amendment notes below

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–576, § 703(a)(1), amended directory language of Pub. L. 98–543, § 105. See 1984 Amendment notes below.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Section 105 of the Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984 (Public Law 543) is amended by striking out “413” and inserting in lieu thereof “413(a)”.

36. 1986

    Pub. L. 99–576 § 105(1) · 100 Stat. 3248

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 99–576, § 105(1), substituted “$251” for “$247”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 99–576, § 105(1), substituted “$251” for “$247”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$247” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$251”;

37. 1986

    Pub. L. 99–576 § 105(2) · 100 Stat. 3248

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 99–576, § 105(2), substituted “$361” for “$356”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 99–576, § 105(2), substituted “$361” for “$356”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$356” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$361”;

38. 1986

    Pub. L. 99–576 § 105(3) · 100 Stat. 3248

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 99–576, § 105(3), substituted “$467” for “$460”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 99–576, § 105(3), substituted “$467” for “$460”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$460” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$467”; and

39. 1986

    Pub. L. 99–576 § 105(4) · 100 Stat. 3248

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 99–576, § 105(4), substituted “$467” and “$94” for “$460” and “$93”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 99–576, § 105(4), substituted “$467” and “$94” for “$460” and “$93”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$460” and “$93” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$467” and “$94”, respectively.

40. 1987

    Pub. L. 100–227 § 105(1) · 101 Stat. 1552

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 100–227, § 105(1), substituted “$261” for “$251”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 100–227, § 105(1), substituted “$261” for “$251”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$251” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof“$261”;

41. 1987

    Pub. L. 100–227 § 105(2) · 101 Stat. 1552

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 100–227, § 105(2), substituted “$376” for “$361”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 100–227, § 105(2), substituted “$376” for “$361”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$361” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof“$376”;

42. 1987

    Pub. L. 100–227 § 105(3) · 101 Stat. 1552

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 100–227, § 105(3), substituted “$486” for “$467”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 100–227, § 105(3), substituted “$486” for “$467”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$467” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$486”; and

43. 1987

    Pub. L. 100–227 § 105(4) · 101 Stat. 1552

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 100–227, § 105(4), substituted “$486” and “$97” for “$467” and “$94”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 100–227, § 105(4), substituted “$486” and “$97” for “$467” and “$94”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$467” and “$94” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$486” and “$97”, respectively.

44. 1988

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–687 § 1105(a)(1) · 102 Stat. 4105

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 100–687, § 1105(a)(1), substituted “$271” for “$261”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1105(a)(1), substituted “$271” for “$261”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$261” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$271”;

45. 1988

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–687 § 1105(a)(2) · 102 Stat. 4105

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 100–687, § 1105(a)(2), substituted “$391” for “$376”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1105(a)(2), substituted “$391” for “$376”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$376” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$391”;

46. 1988

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–687 § 1105(a)(3) · 102 Stat. 4105

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 100–687, § 1105(a)(3), substituted “$505” for “$486”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1105(a)(3), substituted “$505” for “$486”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$486” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$505” and

47. 1988

    Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–687 § 1105(a)(4) · 102 Stat. 4105

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 100–687, § 1105(a)(4), substituted “$505” and “$100” for “$486” and “$97”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1105(a)(4), substituted “$505” and “$100” for “$486” and “$97”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$486” and “$97” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$505” and “$100”, respectively.

48. 1989

    Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

    Pub. L. 101–237 § 105(a)(1) · 103 Stat. 2062

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 101–237, § 105(a)(1), substituted “$284” for “$271”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 101–237, § 105(a)(1), substituted “$284” for “$271”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$271” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$284”;

49. 1989

    Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

    Pub. L. 101–237 § 105(a)(2) · 103 Stat. 2062

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 101–237, § 105(a)(2), substituted “$409” for “$391”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 101–237, § 105(a)(2), substituted “$409” for “$391”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$391” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$409”;

50. 1989

    Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

    Pub. L. 101–237 § 105(a)(3) · 103 Stat. 2062

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 101–237, § 105(a)(3), substituted “$529” for “$505”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 101–237, § 105(a)(3), substituted “$529” for “$505”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$505” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$529”; and

51. 1989

    Veterans’ Benefits Amendments of 1989

    Pub. L. 101–237 § 105(a)(4) · 103 Stat. 2062

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 101–237, § 105(a)(4), substituted “$529” and “$105” for “$505” and “$100”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 101–237, § 105(a)(4), substituted “$529” and “$105” for “$505” and “$100”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$505” and “$100” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$529” and “$105”, respectively.

52. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–3 § 6(a)(1) · 105 Stat. 7

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$299” for “$284”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$299” for “$284”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$284” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$299”;

53. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–3 § 6(a)(2) · 105 Stat. 7

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$431” for “$409”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$431” for “$409”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$409” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$431”;

54. 1991

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$557” for “$529”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$557” for “$529”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$529” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$557”; and

55. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–3 § 6(a)(4) · 105 Stat. 7

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

       Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$557” for “$529”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

       Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$110” for “$105”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$557” for “$529” and “$110” for “$105”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$529” and “$105” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$557” and “$110”, respectively.

56. 1991

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

    Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 1313

    Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 413 of this title as this section

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 413 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.

57. 1991

    Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

    Pub. L. 102–152 § 6(a)(1) · 105 Stat. 985

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$310” for “$299”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$310” for “$299”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$299” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$310”;

58. 1991

    Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

    Pub. L. 102–152 § 6(a)(2) · 105 Stat. 985

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$447” for “$431”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$447” for “$431”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$431” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof“$447”;

59. 1991

    Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$578” for “$557”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$578” for “$557”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$557” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$578”; and

60. 1991

    Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1991

    Pub. L. 102–152 § 6(a)(4) · 105 Stat. 985

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

       Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$578” for “$557”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

       Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$114” for “$110”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$578” for “$557” and “$114” for “$110”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$557” and “$110” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$578” and “$114”, respectively.

61. 1993

    Pub. L. 103–78 § 5(a)(1) · 107 Stat. 767

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(1), substituted “$319” for “$310”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(1), substituted “$319” for “$310”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$310” in paragraph (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$319”;

62. 1993

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(2), substituted “$460” for “$447”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(2), substituted “$460” for “$447”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$447” in paragraph (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$460”;

63. 1993

    Pub. L. 103–78 § 5(a)(3) · 107 Stat. 767

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(3), substituted “$595” for “$578”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(3), substituted “$595” for “$578”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$578” in paragraph (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$595”; and

64. 1993

    Pub. L. 103–78 § 5(a)(4) · 107 Stat. 767

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

       Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(4), substituted “$595” for “$578”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

       Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(4), substituted “$117” for “$114”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(4), substituted “$595” for “$578” and “$117” for “$114”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$578” and “$114” in paragraph (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$595” and “$117”, respectively.

65. 1993

    Pub. L. 103–140 § 6(a)(1) · 107 Stat. 1485

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$327” for “$319”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$327” for “$319”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$319” in clause (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$327”;

66. 1993

    Pub. L. 103–140 § 6(a)(2) · 107 Stat. 1485

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$471” for “$460”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$471” for “$460”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$460” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$471”;

67. 1993

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$610” for “$595”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$610” for “$595”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$595” in clause (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$610”; and

68. 1993

    Pub. L. 103–140 § 6(a)(4) · 107 Stat. 1485

    1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

       Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$610” for “$595”

    2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

       Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$120” for “$117”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$610” for “$595” and “$120” for “$117”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$595” and “$117” in clause (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$610” and “$120”, respectively.

69. 1997

    Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

    Pub. L. 105–98 § 6(a)(1) · 111 Stat. 2155

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 105–98, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$361” for “$327”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 105–98, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$361” for “$327”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking out “$327” in paragraph (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “$361”;

70. 1997

    Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

    Pub. L. 105–98 § 6(a)(2) · 111 Stat. 2155

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 105–98, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$520” for “$471”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 105–98, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$520” for “$471”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out “$471” in paragraph (2) and inserting in lieu thereof “$520”;

71. 1997

    Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 105–98, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$675” for “$610”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 105–98, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$675” for “$610”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking out “$610” in paragraph (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “$675”; and

72. 1997

    Veterans’ Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997

    Pub. L. 105–98 § 6(a)(4) · 111 Stat. 2155

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 105–98, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$675” and “$132” for “$610” and “$120”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 105–98, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$675” and “$132” for “$610” and “$120”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking out “$610” and “$120” in paragraph (4) and inserting in lieu thereof “$675” and “$132”, respectively.

73. 1999

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

    Pub. L. 106–118 § 6(a)(1) · 113 Stat. 1601

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 106–118, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$373” for “$361”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 106–118, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$373” for “$361”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “$361” in paragraph (1) and inserting “$373”;

74. 1999

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

    Pub. L. 106–118 § 6(a)(2) · 113 Stat. 1601

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 106–118, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$538” for “$520”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 106–118, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$538” for “$520”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “$520” in paragraph (2) and inserting “$538”;

75. 1999

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

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 106–118, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$699” for “$675”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 106–118, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$699” for “$675”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking “$675” in paragraph (3) and inserting “$699”; and

76. 1999

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

    Pub. L. 106–118 § 6(a)(4) · 113 Stat. 1601

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 106–118, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$699” and “$136” for “$675” and “$132”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 106–118, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$699” and “$136” for “$675” and “$132”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking “$675” and “$132” in paragraph (4) and inserting “$699” and “$136”, respectively.

77. 2001

    Pub. L. 107–94 § 6(a)(1) · 115 Stat. 900

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 107–94, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$397” for “$373”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 107–94, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$397” for “$373”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “$373” in paragraph (1) and inserting “$397”;

78. 2001

    Pub. L. 107–94 § 6(a)(2) · 115 Stat. 900

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 107–94, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$571” for “$538”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 107–94, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$571” for “$538”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “$538” in paragraph (2) and inserting “$571”;

79. 2001

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 107–94, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$742” for “$699”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 107–94, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$742” for “$699”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking “$699” in paragraph (3) and inserting “$742”; and

80. 2001

    Pub. L. 107–94 § 6(a)(4) · 115 Stat. 900

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 107–94, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$742” and “$143” for “$699” and “$136”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 107–94, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$742” and “$143” for “$699” and “$136”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking “$699” and “$136” in paragraph (4) and inserting “$742” and “$143”, respectively.

81. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(e)(1)(A) · 116 Stat. 2820

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(1)(A), substituted “$402” for “$397”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(1)(A), substituted “$402” for “$397”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) by striking “$397” in paragraph (1) and inserting “$402”;

82. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(e)(1)(B) · 116 Stat. 2820

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(1)(B), substituted “$578” for “$571”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(1)(B), substituted “$578” for “$571”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by striking “$571” in paragraph (2) and inserting “$578”;

83. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(e)(1)(C) · 116 Stat. 2820

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(1)(C), substituted “$752” for “$742”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(1)(C), substituted “$752” for “$742”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) by striking “$742” in paragraph (3) and inserting “$752”; and

84. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–330 § 309(e)(1)(D) · 116 Stat. 2820

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(1)(D), substituted “$752” and “$145” for “$742” and “$143”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(1)(D), substituted “$752” and “$145” for “$742” and “$143”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (D) by striking “$742” and “$143” in paragraph (4) and inserting “$752” and “$145”, respectively.

85. 2004

    Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(1)(A), substituted “$410” for “$402”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(1)(A), substituted “$410” for “$402”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) by striking “$402” in paragraph (1) and inserting “$410”;

86. 2004

    Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(1)(B), substituted “$590” for “$578”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(1)(B), substituted “$590” for “$578”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by striking “$578” in paragraph (2) and inserting “$590”;

87. 2004

    Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(1)(C), substituted “$767” for “$752”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(1)(C), substituted “$767” for “$752”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) by striking “$752” in paragraph (3) and inserting “$767”; and

88. 2004

    Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(1)(D), substituted “$767” and “$148” for “$752” and “$145”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(1)(D), substituted “$767” and “$148” for “$752” and “$145”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (D) by striking “$752” and “$145” in paragraph (4) and inserting “$767” and “$148”, respectively.

89. 2005

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

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1)(A), substituted “$438” for “$410”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1)(A), substituted “$438” for “$410”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking “$410” and inserting “$438”;

90. 2005

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

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1)(B), substituted “$629” for “$590”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1)(B), substituted “$629” for “$590”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (2), by striking “$590” and inserting “$629”;

91. 2005

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

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1)(C), substituted “$819” for “$767”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1)(C), substituted “$819” for “$767”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in paragraph (3), by striking “$767” and inserting “$819”; and

92. 2005

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

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1)(D), substituted “$819” and “$157” for “$767” and “$148”, respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1)(D), substituted “$819” and “$157” for “$767” and “$148”, respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (D) in paragraph (4), by striking “$767” and “$148” and inserting “$819” and “$157”, respectively.

93. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(e)(1)(A) · 120 Stat. 3304

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(e)(1)(A), which substituted “$452” for “$438”, 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(e)(1)(A), which substituted “$452” for “$438”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking “$438” and inserting “$452”;

94. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(e)(1)(B) · 120 Stat. 3304

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(e)(1)(B), which substituted “$649” for “$629”, 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(e)(1)(B), which substituted “$649” for “$629”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (2), by striking “$629” and inserting “$649”;

95. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(e)(1)(C) · 120 Stat. 3304

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(e)(1)(C), which substituted “$846” for “$819”, 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(e)(1)(C), which substituted “$846” for “$819”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in paragraph (3), by striking “$819” and inserting “$846”; and

96. 2006

    Pub. L. 109–444 § 9(e)(1)(D) · 120 Stat. 3304

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

    Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(e)(1)(D), which substituted “$846” and “$162” for “$819” and “$157”, 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(e)(1)(D), which substituted “$846” and “$162” for “$819” and “$157”, respectively, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (D) in paragraph (4), by striking “$819” and “$157” and inserting “$846” and “$162”, respectively.

97. 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. § 1313

    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.

98. 2006

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

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(1)(A), substituted “$452” for “$438”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(1)(A), substituted “$452” for “$438”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking “$438” and inserting “$452”;

99. 2006

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

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

    Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(1)(B), substituted “$649” for “$629”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(1)(B), substituted “$649” for “$629”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (2), by striking “$629” and inserting “$649”;

100. 2006

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

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

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(1)(C), substituted “$846” for “$819”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(1)(C), substituted “$846” for “$819”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (C) in paragraph (3), by striking “$819” and inserting “$846”; and

101. 2006

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

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

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

     Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(1)(D), substituted “$846” and “$162” for “$819” and “$157”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(1)(D), substituted “$846” and “$162” for “$819” and “$157”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (D) in paragraph (4), by striking “$819” and “$157” and inserting “$846” and “$162”, respectively.

102. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(e)(1)(A) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(1)(A), substituted “$462” for “$452”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(1)(A), substituted “$462” for “$452”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (A) in paragraph (1), by striking “$452” and inserting “$462”;

103. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(e)(1)(B) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(1)(B), substituted “$663” for “$649”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(1)(B), substituted “$663” for “$649”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (B) in paragraph (2), by striking “$649” and inserting “$663”;

104. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(e)(1)(C) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(1)(C), substituted “$865” for “$846”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(1)(C), substituted “$865” for “$846”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (C) in paragraph (3), by striking “$846” and inserting “$865”; and

105. 2008

     Pub. L. 110–324 § 3(e)(1)(D) · 122 Stat. 3549

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

     Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(1)(D), substituted “$865” and “$165” for “$846” and “$162”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(1)(D), substituted “$865” and “$165” for “$846” and “$162”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (D) in paragraph (4), by striking “$846” and “$162” and inserting “$865” and “$165”, respectively.

106. 2009

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

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(e)(1)(A) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(1)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(1)(A), substituted “$488” for “$462”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(1)(A), substituted “$488” for “$462”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (A) in paragraph (1), by striking “$462” and inserting “$488”;

     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.

107. 2009

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

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(e)(1)(B) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(2)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(1)(B), substituted “$701” for “$663”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(1)(B), substituted “$701” for “$663”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (B) in paragraph (2), by striking “$663” and inserting “$701”;

     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.

108. 2009

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

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(e)(1)(C) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(3)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(1)(C), substituted “$915” for “$865”

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(1)(C), substituted “$915” for “$865”.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (C) in paragraph (3), by striking “$865” and inserting “$915”; 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.

109. 2009

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

     Pub. L. 111–37 § 3(e)(1)(D) · 123 Stat. 1927

     Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1313(a)(4)

     Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(1)(D), substituted “$915” and “$174” for “$865” and “$165”, respectively

     Source evidence

     Code amendment note
     Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(1)(D), substituted “$915” and “$174” for “$865” and “$165”, respectively.

     Enacted provision · exact public law section
     (D) in paragraph (4), by striking “$865” and “$165” and inserting “$915” and “$174”, 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.

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