The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (f)(4), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Title II of the Act is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 401 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.

2010—Subsec. (f)(1). Puspan. L. 111–275, § 602(1), inserted “(as increased from time to time under paragraph (4))” after “$250”.

Subsec. (f)(4), (5). Puspan. L. 111–275, § 602(2), (3), added par. (4) and redesignated former par. (4) as (5).

2009—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 111–37, § 3(d)(1)(A), substituted “$1,154” for “$1,091”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 111–37, § 3(d)(1)(B), substituted “$246” for “$233”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 111–37, § 3(d)(2), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades, in footnote 1, substituted “$1,419” for “$1,342”, and, in footnote 2, substituted “$2,643” for “$2,499”.

Subsecs. (span), (c). Puspan. L. 111–37, § 3(d)(3)(A), (B), substituted “$286” for “$271”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 111–37, § 3(d)(3)(C), substituted “$135” for “$128”.

2008—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 110–324, § 3(d)(1)(A), substituted “$1,091” for “$1,067”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 110–324, § 3(d)(1)(B), substituted “$233” for “$228”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 110–324, § 3(d)(2), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades, in footnote 1, substituted “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,” for “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,” and “$1,342” for “$1,312”, and, in footnote 2, substituted “Vice-Chairman” for “Vice Chairman” and “$2,499” for “$2,443”.

Subsecs. (span), (c). Puspan. L. 110–324, § 3(d)(3)(A), (B), substituted “$271” for “$265”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 110–324, § 3(d)(3)(C), substituted “$128” for “$126”.

2006—Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1006(span), provided that as of the enactment of Puspan. L. 109–461, the amendments made by Puspan. L. 109–444 were deemed for all purposes not to have taken effect and that Puspan. L. 109–444 ceased to be in effect. See Amendment notes below and section 1006(span) of Puspan. L. 109–461, set out as a Coordination of Provisions With Puspan. L. 109–444 note under section 101 of this title.

Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1005(d)(1)(A), substituted “$1,067” for “$1,033”.

Puspan. L. 109–444, § 9(d)(1)(A), which substituted “$1,067” for “$1,033”, was terminated by Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1006(span). See Amendment notes above.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1005(d)(1)(B), substituted “$228” for “$221”.

Puspan. L. 109–444, § 9(d)(1)(B), which substituted “$228” for “$221”, was terminated by Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1006(span). See Amendment notes above.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1005(d)(2), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades, in footnote 1, substituted “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” for “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” and “$1,312” for “$1,271”, and, in footnote 2, substituted “$2,443” for “$2,365”.

Puspan. L. 109–444, § 9(d)(2), which generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades, in footnote 1, substituted “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” for “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” and “$1,312” for “$1,271”, and, in footnote 2, substituted “$2,443” for “$2,365”, was terminated by Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1006(span). See Amendment notes above.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1005(d)(3)(A), substituted “$265” for “$257”.

Puspan. L. 109–444, § 9(d)(3)(A), which substituted “$265” for “$257”, was terminated by Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1006(span). See Amendment notes above.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1005(d)(3)(B), substituted “$265” for “$257”.

Puspan. L. 109–444, § 9(d)(3)(B), which substituted “$265” for “$257”, was terminated by Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1006(span). See Amendment notes above.

Subsec. (c)(2). Puspan. L. 109–233 substituted “blind, or so nearly blind or significantly disabled as to” for “helpless or blind, or so nearly helpless or blind as to”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1005(d)(3)(C), substituted “$126” for “$122”.

Puspan. L. 109–444, § 9(d)(3)(C), which substituted “$126” for “$122”, was terminated by Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1006(span). See Amendment notes above.

Subsecs. (e), (f). Puspan. L. 109–361 redesignated subsec. (e) relating to increased dependency and indemnity compensation as (f).

2005—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 109–111, § 2(d)(1)(A), substituted “$1,033” for “$967”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 109–111, § 2(d)(1)(B), substituted “$221” for “$208”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 109–111, § 2(d)(2), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades, in footnote 1, substituted “$1,271” for “$1,189”, and, in footnote 2, substituted “$2,365” for “$2,213”.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 109–111, § 2(d)(3)(A), substituted “$257” for “$241”.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 109–111, § 2(d)(3)(B), substituted “$257” for “$241”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 109–111, § 2(d)(3)(C), substituted “$122” for “$115”.

2004—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 108–454, § 307(d)(1)(A), substituted “$967” for “$948”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 108–454, § 307(d)(1)(B), substituted “$208” for “$204”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 108–454, § 307(d)(2), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades, in footnote 1, substituted “$1,189” for “$1,165”, and, in footnote 2, substituted “$2,213” for “$2,168”.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 108–454, § 307(d)(3), substituted “$241” for “$237”.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 108–454, § 307(d)(4), substituted “$241” for “$237”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 108–454, § 307(d)(5), substituted “$115” for “$113”.

Subsec. (e). Puspan. L. 108–454, § 301(a), added subsec. (e) relating to increased dependency and indemnity compensation.

2003—Subsec. (e). Puspan. L. 108–183 added subsec. (e).

2002—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 107–330, § 309(d)(1)(A), substituted “$948” for “$935”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 107–330, § 309(d)(1)(B), substituted “$204” for “$202”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 107–330, § 309(d)(2), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades, in footnote 1, substituted “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” for “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” and “$1,165” for “$1,149”, and, in footnote 2, substituted “$2,168” for “$2,139”.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 107–330, § 309(d)(3), substituted “$237” for “$234”.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 107–330, § 309(d)(4), substituted “$237” for “$234”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 107–330, § 309(d)(5), substituted “$113” for “$112”.

2001—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 107–94, § 5(a)(1), substituted “$935” for “$881”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 107–94, § 5(a)(2), substituted “$202” for “$191”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 107–94, § 5(span), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades, in footnote 1, substituted “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” for “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” and “$1,149” for “$1,082”, and, in footnote 2, substituted “$2,139” for “$2,013”.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 107–94, § 5(c), substituted “$234” for “$222”.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 107–94, § 5(d), substituted “$234” for “$222”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 107–94, § 5(e), substituted “$112” for “$107”.

1999—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 106–118, § 5(a)(1), substituted “$881” for “$850”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 106–118, § 5(a)(2), substituted “$191” for “$185”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 106–118, § 5(span), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades, substituted “section 1302 of this title” for “section 402 of this title” and “$1,082” for “$1,044” in footnote 1, and substituted “section 1302 of this title” for “section 402 of this title” and “$2,013” for “$1,941” in footnote 2.

Subsecs. (span), (c). Puspan. L. 106–118, § 5(c), (d), substituted “$222” for “$215”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 106–118, § 5(e), substituted “$107” for “$104”.

Puspan. L. 106–117 struck out subsec. (e) which provided that the termination by death, divorce, or annulment of the remarriage of the surviving spouse of a veteran or cessation of a surviving spouse living with another person would not bar the furnishing of dependency or indemnity compensation in the absence of fraud.

1998—Subsec. (e). Puspan. L. 105–178 added subsec. (e).

1997—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 105–98, § 5(a)(1), substituted “$850” for “$769”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 105–98, § 5(a)(2), substituted “$185” for “$169”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 105–98, § 5(span), inserted table entries for pay grades E–1 to E–6, generally upgraded monthly rates in table for pay grades E–7 to E–9, W–1 to W–4, and O–1 to O–10, substituted “section 402 of this title” for “section 1302 of this title” and “$1,044” for “$943” in footnote 1, and substituted “section 402 of this title” for “section 1302 of this title” and “$1,941” for “$1,753” in footnote 2.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 105–98, § 5(c), substituted “$215 for each such child.” for “$100 for each such child during fiscal year 1993, $150 for each such child during fiscal year 1994, and $200 for each such child thereafter.”

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 105–98, § 5(d), substituted “$215” for “$195”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 105–98, § 5(e), substituted “$104” for “$95”.

1993—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 103–140, § 5(1), substituted “$769” for “$750”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 103–140, § 5(2), substituted “$169” for “$165”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 103–140, § 5(3), generally upgraded monthly rates in table for pay grades E–7 to E–9, W–1 to W–4, and O–1 to O–10, struck out table entries for pay grades E–1 to E–6, and substituted “$943” for “$934” in footnote 1 and “section 1302” for “section 402” and “$1,753” for “$1,744” in footnote 2.

Puspan. L. 103–78, § 4(1), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades in table.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 103–140, § 5(4), substituted “$195” for “$191”.

Puspan. L. 103–78, § 4(2), substituted “$191” for “$185”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 103–140, § 5(5), substituted “$95” for “$93”.

Puspan. L. 103–78, § 4(3), substituted “$93” for “$90”.

1992—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 102–568, § 102(a), added pars. (1) to (3) before table and struck out former provision before table which read as follows: “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:”.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 102–568, § 102(span), substituted “$100 for each such child during fiscal year 1993, $150 for each such child during fiscal year 1994, and $200 for each such child thereafter” for “$71 for each such child”.

1991—Puspan. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 411 of this title as this section.

Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 102–152, § 5(1), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Puspan. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “1302” for “402” in footnotes 1 and 2.

Puspan. L. 102–3, § 5(1), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 102–152, § 5(2), substituted “$71” for “$68”.

Puspan. L. 102–3, § 5(2), substituted “$68” for “$65”.

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

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

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 102–152, § 5(4), substituted “$90” for “$87”.

Puspan. L. 102–3, § 5(4), substituted “$87” for “$83”.

1989—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 101–237, § 104(1), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 101–237, § 104(2), substituted “$65” for “$62”.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 101–237, § 104(3), substituted “$169” for “$161”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 101–237, § 104(4), substituted “$83” for “$79”.

1988—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 100–687, § 1104(1), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 100–687, § 1104(2), substituted “$62” for “$60”.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 100–687, § 1104(3), substituted “$161” for “$155”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 100–687, § 1104(4), substituted “$79” for “$76”.

1987—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 100–227, § 104(1), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Puspan. L. 100–180 inserted “or Vice Chairman” in footnote 2 after table.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 100–227, § 104(2), substituted “$60” for “$58”.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 100–227, § 104(3), substituted “$155” for “$149”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 100–227, § 104(4), substituted “$76” for “$73”.

1986—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 99–576, § 104(1), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Puspan. L. 99–238, § 104(1), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 99–576, § 104(2), substituted “$58” for “$57”.

Puspan. L. 99–238, § 104(2), substituted “$57” for “$55”.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 99–576, § 104(3), substituted “$149” for “$147”.

Puspan. L. 99–238, § 104(3), substituted “$147” for “$143”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 99–576, § 104(4), substituted “$73” for “$72”.

Puspan. L. 99–238, § 104(4), substituted “$72” for “$70”.

1984—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 98–543, § 104(a), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Puspan. L. 98–223, § 104(a), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 98–543, § 104(span), substituted “$55” for “$53”.

Puspan. L. 98–223, § 104(span), substituted “$53” for “$51”.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 98–543, § 104(c), substituted “$143” for “$139”.

Puspan. L. 98–223, § 104(c), substituted “$139” for “$134”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 98–543, § 104(d), substituted “$70” for “$68”.

Puspan. L. 98–223, § 104(d), substituted “$68” for “$66”.

1982—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 97–306, §§ 104(a), 107, 108, generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades, and repealed amendments made by Puspan. L. 97–253, § 405(e)(1), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

Puspan. L. 97–253, § 405(e)(1), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, lowered monthly rates for all grades and for positions mentioned in footnotes by $1, except for grades E–3 through E–7.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 97–306, §§ 104(span), 107, 108, substituted “$51” for “$48”, and repealed amendment made by Puspan. L. 97–253, § 405(e)(2), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

Puspan. L. 97–253, § 405(e)(2), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$47” for “$48” after “shall be increased by”.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 97–306, §§ 104(c), 107, 108, substituted “$134” for “$125”, and repealed amendment made by Puspan. L. 97–253, § 405(e)(3), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

Puspan. L. 97–253, § 405(e)(3), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$124” for “$125”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 97–306, §§ 104(d), 107, 108, substituted “$66” for “$62”, and repealed amendment made by Puspan. L. 97–253, § 405(e)(4), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

Puspan. L. 97–253, § 405(e)(4), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$61” for “$62” after “shall be increased by”.

1981—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 97–66, § 201(a), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 97–66, § 201(span), increased from $43 to $48 monthly dependency and indemnity compensation rate for each child.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 97–66, § 201(c), increased monthly rate of compensation from $112 to $125.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 97–66, § 201(d), increased monthly rate of compensation from $56 to $62.

1980—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 96–385, § 201(a), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 96–385, § 201(span), increased from $38 to $43 monthly dependency and indemnity compensation rate for each child.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 96–385, § 201(c), increased monthly rate of compensation from $98 to $112.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 96–385, § 201(d), increased monthly rate of compensation from $49 to $56.

1979—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 96–128, § 201(a), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 96–128, § 201(span), increased from $35 to $38 monthly dependency and indemnity compensation rate for each child.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 96–128, § 201(c), increased monthly rate of compensation from $89 to $98.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 96–128, § 201(d), increased monthly rate from $45 to $49.

1978—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 95–479, § 201(a), generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 95–479, § 201(span), increased from $33 to $35 monthly dependency and indemnity compensation rate for each child.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 95–479, § 201(c), increased monthly rate of compensation from $83 to $89.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 95–479, § 201(d), added subsec. (d).

1977—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 95–117 generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 95–117 increased from $31 to $33 monthly dependency and indemnity compensation rate for each child.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 95–117 increased monthly rate of compensation payable to a surviving spouse from $78 to $83.

1976—Puspan. L. 94–433 substituted “surviving spouse” for “widow” in section catchline.

Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 94–433 substituted “surviving spouse” for “widow” and “pay grade of the person upon whose death entitlement is predicated” for “pay grade of her deceased husband” in text and “surviving spouse’s rate” for “widow’s rate” in footnotes 1 and 2 and generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 94–433 substituted “surviving spouse” for “widow” in two places and increased from $29 to $31 monthly dependency and indemnity compensation rate for each child.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 94–433 substituted “surviving spouse” and “spouse” for “widow” and “she” and increased monthly rate of compensation payable from $72 to $78.

1975—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 94–71 generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 94–71 increased from $26 to $29 monthly dependency and indemnity compensation rate for each child.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 94–71 increased monthly rate of compensation payable to a widow from $64 to $72.

1974—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 93–295 generally upgraded monthly rates for all pay grades.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 93–295 increased from $22 to $26 monthly dependency and indemnity compensation rate for each child.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 93–295 increased monthly rate of compensation payable to the widow from $55 to $64.

1972—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 92–455 substituted in footnote 1 of table “chief master sergeant of the Air Force, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, or master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard,” for “chief master sergeant of the Air Force, or sergeant major of the Marine Corps,”.

1971—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 92–197 generally upgraded monthly rate for all pay grades.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 92–197 increased dependency and indemnity compensation rate by $22 per month for each child from $20.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 92–197 reenacted subsec. (c) without change.

1970—Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 91–588 substituted “$55” for “$50”.

1969—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 91–96 substituted provisions setting forth dependency and indemnity compensation table based on the pay grade of the deceased husband for provisions that dependency and indemnity compensation was to be paid at a monthly rate equal to $120 plus 12 per centum of basic pay of the deceased husband.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 91–96 substituted provisions which increased dependency and indemnity compensation rate by $20 per month for each child below the age of eighteen of a deceased veteran for provisions which increased dependency and indemnity compensation rate by $28 per month for each child of a deceased veteran in excess of one where there was a widow and two or more children below the age of eighteen and the total of monthly benefits they were receiving was less than a determined amount.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 91–96 substituted provisions increasing dependency and indemnity compensation rate by $50 per month for widows that are patients in nursing homes, or are helpless or blind for provisions authorizing Administrator to increase to next highest dollar any fraction of a dollar payable under former subsecs. (a) and (span).

Subsecs. (d) to (f). Puspan. L. 91–96 struck out subsecs. (d) to (f) which provided for determination of amount of additional compensation payable to a widow under former provisions of subsec. (span).

Subsec. (d)(3). Puspan. L. 91–24 substituted “section 228c–1(h)” for “section 228c–1(i)”.

1963—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 88–134 increased from $112 to $120 the monthly rate of widow’s dependency and indemnity compensation.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 88–21 substituted “$28” for “$25”.

1961—Subsec. (d)(1). Puspan. L. 87–268 substituted “section 412(a)” for “section 412”.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 111–37 effective Dec. 1, 2008, see section 3(g) of Puspan. L. 111–37, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 110–324 effective Dec. 1, 2007, see section 3(f) of Puspan. L. 110–324, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 109–111 effective Dec. 1, 2005, see section 2(f) of Puspan. L. 109–111, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Puspan. L. 108–454, title III, § 301(span), Dec. 10, 2004, 118 Stat. 3610, provided that:

Amendment by Puspan. L. 108–183 effective Jan. 1, 2004, see section 101(c) of Puspan. L. 108–183, set out as a note under section 103 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 107–94 effective Dec. 1, 2001, see section 7 of Puspan. L. 107–94, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 106–118 effective Dec. 1, 1999, see section 7 of Puspan. L. 106–118, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 106–117 effective on first day of first month beginning after Nov. 1999, see section 502(c) of Puspan. L. 106–117, set out as a note under section 103 of this title.

Puspan. L. 105–178, title VIII, § 8207(span), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 495, provided that:

Amendment by Puspan. L. 105–98 effective Dec. 1, 1997, see section 7 of Puspan. L. 105–98, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 103–140 effective Dec. 1, 1993, see section 7 of Puspan. L. 103–140, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Section 102(c) of Puspan. L. 102–568 provided that:

Amendment by Puspan. L. 102–152 effective Dec. 1, 1991, see section 7 of Puspan. L. 102–152, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 102–3 effective Jan. 1, 1991, see section 7 of Puspan. L. 102–3, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 101–237 effective Dec. 1, 1989, see section 106 of Puspan. L. 101–237, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 100–687 effective Dec. 1, 1988, see section 1106 of Puspan. L. 100–687, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 100–227 effective Dec. 1, 1987, see section 107 of Puspan. L. 100–227, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. 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 Puspan. L. 99–576, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 99–238 effective Dec. 1, 1985, see section 107 of Puspan. L. 99–238, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 98–543 effective Dec. 1, 1984, see section 107 of Puspan. L. 98–543, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 98–223 effective Apr. 1, 1984, see section 107 of Puspan. L. 98–223, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 97–306 effective Oct. 1, 1982, see section 108 of Puspan. L. 97–306, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 97–66 effective Oct. 1, 1981, see section 701(a) of Puspan. L. 97–66, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 96–385 applicable only to payments for months beginning after Sept. 30, 1980, see section 601(a) of Puspan. L. 96–385, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 96–128 effective Oct. 1, 1979, see section 601(a)(1) of Puspan. L. 96–128, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 95–479 effective Oct. 1, 1978, see section 401(a) of Puspan. L. 95–479, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 95–117 effective Oct. 1, 1977, see section 501 of Puspan. L. 95–117, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 94–433 effective Oct. 1, 1976, see section 406 of Puspan. L. 94–433, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 94–71 effective Aug. 1, 1975, see section 1101 of Puspan. L. 94–71, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 93–295 effective May 1, 1974, see section 401 of Puspan. L. 93–295, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Section 10 of Puspan. L. 92–197 provided that:

Amendment by Puspan. L. 91–588 effective Jan. 1, 1971, see section 10(a) of Puspan. L. 91–588, set out as a note under section 1521 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 91–96 effective first day of second calendar month which begins after Oct. 27, 1969, see section 8 of Puspan. L. 91–96, set out as a note under section 1302 of this title.

Puspan. L. 88–134, § 2, Oct. 5, 1963, 77 Stat. 223, provided that:

Puspan. L. 88–21, § 5, May 15, 1963, 77 Stat. 17, provided that:

Amendment by Puspan. L. 87–268 effective Oct. 1, 1961, see section 3 of Puspan. L. 87–268, set out as a note under section 1312 of this title.

Puspan. L. 97–253, title IV, § 405(e), Sept. 8, 1982, 96 Stat. 804, cited as a credit to this section, was repealed by Puspan. L. 97–306, §§ 107, 108, Oct. 14, 1982, 96 Stat. 1431, 1432, eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

Puspan. L. 88–132, § 13(a), Oct. 2, 1963, 77 Stat. 218, provided that:

For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(span), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.

For provisions relating to prohibition of retroactive benefits by reason of amendments to this section by Puspan. L. 108–183, see section 101(d) of Puspan. L. 108–183, set out as a note under section 103 of this title.

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.

Puspan. L. 102–568, title I, § 102(d), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4322, provided that the costs of implementing, during fiscal years 1993 and 1994, any revisions in the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses under this section that result from the amendments made by section 102(a) and (span) of Puspan. L. 102–568 to this section, were to be paid from amounts available to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the payment of compensation and pension.