Source
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1128, § 413; Pub. L. 88–21, § 2, May 15, 1963, 77 Stat. 17; Pub. L. 89–730, § 4, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1159; Pub. L. 91–262, § 2, May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 256; Pub. L. 92–197, § 2, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 660; Pub. L. 93–295, title II, § 202, May 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 182; Pub. L. 94–71, title II, § 202, Aug. 5, 1975, 89 Stat. 397; Pub. L. 94–433, title II, § 202, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1376; Pub. L. 95–117, title II, § 202, Oct. 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 1065; Pub. L. 95–479, title II, § 202, Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1563; Pub. L. 96–128, title II, § 202, Nov. 28, 1979, 93 Stat. 985; Pub. L. 96–385, title II, § 202, Oct. 7, 1980, 94 Stat. 1530; Pub. L. 97–66, title II, §§ 202,
204
(a), Oct. 17, 1981, 95 Stat. 1029; Pub. L. 97–253, title IV, § 405(f), Sept. 8, 1982, 96 Stat. 804; Pub. L. 97–306, title I, §§ 105,
107, Oct. 14, 1982, 96 Stat. 1431; Pub. L. 98–223, title I, § 105, Mar. 2, 1984, 98 Stat. 39; Pub. L. 98–543, title I, § 105, Oct. 24, 1984, 98 Stat. 2737; Pub. L. 99–238, title I, § 105, Jan. 13, 1986, 99 Stat. 1767; Pub. L. 99–576, title I, § 105, title VII, § 703(a)(1), Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3252, 3302; Pub. L. 100–227, title I, § 105, Dec. 31, 1987, 101 Stat. 1554; Pub. L. 100–687, div. B, title XI, § 1105(a), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4124; Pub. L. 101–237, title I, § 105(a), Dec. 18, 1989, 103 Stat. 2064; Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(a), Feb. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 9; renumbered § 1313, Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406; Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(a), Nov. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 987; Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(a), Aug. 13, 1993, 107 Stat. 768; Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(a), Nov. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 1487; Pub. L. 105–98, § 6(a), Nov. 19, 1997, 111 Stat. 2157; Pub. L. 106–118, § 6(a), Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1603; Pub. L. 107–94, § 6(a), Dec. 21, 2001, 115 Stat. 902; Pub. L. 107–330, title III, § 309(e)(1), Dec. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 2831; Pub. L. 108–454, title III, § 307(e)(1), Dec. 10, 2004, 118 Stat. 3614; Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1), Nov. 22, 2005, 119 Stat. 2364; Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(e)(1), Dec. 21, 2006, 120 Stat. 3315; Pub. L. 109–461, title X, §§ 1005(e)(1),
1006
(b), Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3468.)
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
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.
Effective Date of 2005 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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.
Section 703(c) of
Pub. L. 99–576 provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections
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 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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
Section 4 of
Pub. L. 91–262 provided that: “The amendments made by sections 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 Amendment
Amendment 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 Amendment
Amendment 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
Section 405(f) of
Pub. L. 97–253, 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.
Disability Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Rate Increases
For increases in rates and limitations on Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation, see notes set out under section
1114 of this title.