Disability Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Rate IncreasesFor increases in rates of Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation, see notes set out under
section 1114 of this title.
Codification
Amendments
by
section 105 of Pub. L. 99–576,
section 105 of Pub. L. 99–238, and
section 105 of Pub. L. 98–223, which directed that cls. (1) to (4) of this section be amended, were executed by amending subsec. (a) of this section, as the probable intent of Congress, in view of subsec. (a) containing cls. (1) to (4).
Amendments
2009—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(1)(A), substituted “$488” for “$462”. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(1)(B), substituted “$701” for “$663”. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(1)(C), substituted “$915” for “$865”. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(1)(D), substituted “$915” and “$174” for “$865” and “$165”, respectively. 2008—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(1)(A), substituted “$462” for “$452”. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(1)(B), substituted “$663” for “$649”. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(1)(C), substituted “$865” for “$846”. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(1)(D), substituted “$865” and “$165” for “$846” and “$162”, respectively. 2006—Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b), provided that as of the enactment of Pub. L. 109–461, the
Amendments
made by Pub. L. 109–444 were deemed for all purposes not to have taken effect and that Pub. L. 109–444 ceased to be in effect. See Amendment notes below and
section 1006(b) of Pub. L. 109–461, set out as a Coordination of Provisions With Pub. L. 109–444 note under
section 101 of this title. Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(1)(A), substituted “$452” for “$438”. 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. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(1)(B), substituted “$649” for “$629”. 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. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(1)(C), substituted “$846” for “$819”. 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. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(1)(D), substituted “$846” and “$162” for “$819” and “$157”, respectively. 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. 2005—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1)(A), substituted “$438” for “$410”. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1)(B), substituted “$629” for “$590”. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1)(C), substituted “$819” for “$767”. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1)(D), substituted “$819” and “$157” for “$767” and “$148”, respectively. 2004—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(1)(A), substituted “$410” for “$402”. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(1)(B), substituted “$590” for “$578”. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(1)(C), substituted “$767” for “$752”. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(1)(D), substituted “$767” and “$148” for “$752” and “$145”, respectively. 2002—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(1)(A), substituted “$402” for “$397”. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(1)(B), substituted “$578” for “$571”. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(1)(C), substituted “$752” for “$742”. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(1)(D), substituted “$752” and “$145” for “$742” and “$143”, respectively. 2001—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 107–94, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$397” for “$373”. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 107–94, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$571” for “$538”. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 107–94, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$742” for “$699”. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 107–94, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$742” and “$143” for “$699” and “$136”, respectively. 1999—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 106–118, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$373” for “$361”. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 106–118, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$538” for “$520”. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 106–118, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$699” for “$675”. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 106–118, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$699” and “$136” for “$675” and “$132”, respectively. 1997—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 105–98, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$361” for “$327”. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 105–98, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$520” for “$471”. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 105–98, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$675” for “$610”. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 105–98, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$675” and “$132” for “$610” and “$120”, respectively. 1993—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$327” for “$319”. Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(1), substituted “$319” for “$310”. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$471” for “$460”. Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(2), substituted “$460” for “$447”. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$610” for “$595”. Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(3), substituted “$595” for “$578”. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$610” for “$595” and “$120” for “$117”. Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(4), substituted “$595” for “$578” and “$117” for “$114”. 1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered
section 413 of this title as this section. Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$310” for “$299”. Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$299” for “$284”. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$447” for “$431”. Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$431” for “$409”. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$578” for “$557”. Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$557” for “$529”. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$578” for “$557” and “$114” for “$110”. Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$557” for “$529” and “$110” for “$105”. 1989—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 101–237, § 105(a)(1), substituted “$284” for “$271”. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 101–237, § 105(a)(2), substituted “$409” for “$391”. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 101–237, § 105(a)(3), substituted “$529” for “$505”. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 101–237, § 105(a)(4), substituted “$529” and “$105” for “$505” and “$100”, respectively. 1988—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1105(a)(1), substituted “$271” for “$261”. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1105(a)(2), substituted “$391” for “$376”. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1105(a)(3), substituted “$505” for “$486”. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1105(a)(4), substituted “$505” and “$100” for “$486” and “$97”, respectively. 1987—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 100–227, § 105(1), substituted “$261” for “$251”. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 100–227, § 105(2), substituted “$376” for “$361”. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 100–227, § 105(3), substituted “$486” for “$467”. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 100–227, § 105(4), substituted “$486” and “$97” for “$467” and “$94”, respectively. 1986—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–576, § 703(a)(1), amended directory language of Pub. L. 98–543, § 105. See 1984 Amendment notes below. Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 99–576, § 105(1), substituted “$251” for “$247”. Pub. L. 99–238, § 105(1), substituted “$247” for “$240”. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 99–576, § 105(2), substituted “$361” for “$356”. Pub. L. 99–238, § 105(2), substituted “$356” for “$345”. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 99–576, § 105(3), substituted “$467” for “$460”. Pub. L. 99–238, § 105(3), substituted “$460” for “$446”. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 99–576, § 105(4), substituted “$467” and “$94” for “$460” and “$93”, respectively. Pub. L. 99–238, § 105(4), substituted “$460” and “$93” for “$446” and “$90”, respectively. 1984—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 98–543, § 105(1), as amended by Pub. L. 99–576, § 703(a), substituted “$240” for “$233”. Pub. L. 98–223, § 105(1), substituted “$233” for “$225”. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 98–543, § 105(2), as amended by Pub. L. 99–576, § 703(a), substituted “$345” for “$334”. Pub. L. 98–223, § 105(2), substituted “$334” for “$323”. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 98–543, § 105(3), as amended by Pub. L. 99–576, § 703(a), substituted “$446” for “$432”. Pub. L. 98–223, § 105(3), substituted “$432” for “$417”. 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. Pub. L. 98–223, § 105(4), substituted “$432” and “$87” for “$417” and “$84”, respectively. 1982—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. Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(1), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$209” for “$210”. 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. Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(2), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$300” for “$301”. 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. Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(3), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$388” for “$389”. 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. Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(4), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$388, plus $78” for “$389, plus $79”. 1981—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). Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97–66, § 204(a), added subsec. (b). 1980—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). 1979—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. 1978—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. 1977—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. 1976—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. 1975—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. 1974—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. 1971—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. 1970—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. 1966—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. 1963—Pub. L. 88–21 substituted “$77”, “$110”, “$143” and “28” for “$70”, “$100”, “$130” and “$25”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
of 2009 AmendmentAmendment 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.
Effective Date
of 2008 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 110–324 effective Dec. 1, 2007, see
section 3(f) of Pub. L. 110–324, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 2005 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 109–111 effective Dec. 1, 2005, see
section 2(f) of Pub. L. 109–111, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 2001 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 107–94 effective Dec. 1, 2001, see
section 7 of Pub. L. 107–94, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1999 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 106–118 effective Dec. 1, 1999, see
section 7 of Pub. L. 106–118, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1997 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 105–98 effective Dec. 1, 1997, see
section 7 of Pub. L. 105–98, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1993 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 103–140 effective Dec. 1, 1993, see
section 7 of Pub. L. 103–140, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1991
Amendments
Amendment by Pub. L. 102–152 effective Dec. 1, 1991, see
section 7 of Pub. L. 102–152, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title. Amendment by Pub. L. 102–3 effective Jan. 1, 1991, see
section 7 of Pub. L. 102–3, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1989 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 101–237 effective Dec. 1, 1989, see
section 106 of Pub. L. 101–237, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1988 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 100–687 effective Dec. 1, 1988, see
section 1106 of Pub. L. 100–687, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1987 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 100–227 effective Dec. 1, 1987, see
section 107 of Pub. L. 100–227, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1986
Amendments
Amendment by Pub. L. 99–576 effective Dec. 1, 1986, but not effective unless benefit amounts payable under
section 401 et seq. of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, are increased effective Dec. 1, 1986, as a result of a determination under
section 415(i) of Title 42, see
section 107 of Pub. L. 99–576, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title. Pub. L. 99–576, title VII, § 703(c), Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3303, provided that: “The
Amendments
made by this section [amending this section and
section 524 and
525 [now 1524 and 1525] of this title and amending provisions set out as a note under
section 1163 of this title] shall take effect as if included in the Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–543).” Amendment by Pub. L. 99–238 effective Dec. 1, 1985, see
section 107 of Pub. L. 99–238, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1984
Amendments
Amendment by Pub. L. 98–543 effective Dec. 1, 1984, see
section 107 of Pub. L. 98–543, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title. Amendment by Pub. L. 98–223 effective Apr. 1, 1984, see
section 107 of Pub. L. 98–223, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1982 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 97–306 effective Oct. 1, 1982, see
section 108 of Pub. L. 97–306, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1981 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 97–66 effective Oct. 1, 1981, see
section 701(a) of Pub. L. 97–66, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1980 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 96–385 applicable only to payments for months beginning after Sept. 30, 1980, see
section 601(a) of Pub. L. 96–385, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1979 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 96–128 effective Oct. 1, 1979, see
section 601(a)(1) of Pub. L. 96–128, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1978 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 95–479 effective Oct. 1, 1978, see
section 401(a) of Pub. L. 95–479, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1977 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 95–117 effective Oct. 1, 1977, see
section 501 of Pub. L. 95–117, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1976 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 94–433 effective Oct. 1, 1976, see
section 406 of Pub. L. 94–433, set out as a note under
section 1101 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1975 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 94–71 effective Aug. 1, 1975, see
section 301 of Pub. L. 94–71, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1974 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 93–295 effective May 1, 1974, see
section 401 of Pub. L. 93–295, set out as a note under
section 1114 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1971 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 92–197 effective Jan. 1, 1972, see
section 10 of Pub. L. 92–197, set out as a note under
section 1311 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1970 Amendment Pub. L. 91–262, § 4, May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 256, provided that: “The
Amendments
made by
section 2 and
3 of this Act [amending this section and
section 414 [now 1314] of this title] shall become effective on the first day of the second calendar month following the month in which this Act is enacted [May 1970].”
Effective Date
of 1966 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 89–730 effective first day of second calendar month following Nov. 2, 1966, see
section 7(a) of Pub. L. 89–730, set out as a note under
section 1315 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1963 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 88–21 effective first day of second calendar month beginning after May 15, 1963, see
section 5 of Pub. L. 88–21, set out as a note under
section 1311 of this title. Repeal Pub. L. 97–253, title IV, § 405(f), Sept. 8, 1982, 96 Stat. 804, cited as a credit to this section, was repealed by Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 107, 108, Oct. 14, 1982, 96 Stat. 1431, 1432, eff. Oct. 1, 1982.