Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 214 of this title prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 102–83, § 2(a).

Prior section 531, Puspan. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1137; Puspan. L. 90–77, title I, § 105, Aug. 31, 1967, 81 Stat. 179, provided for a monthly pension to widows of Mexican War veterans, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 94–169, title I, § 101(2)(F), Dec. 23, 1975, 89 Stat. 1014, effective Jan. 1, 1976.

Prior sections 532 to 537 were renumbered sections 1532 to 1537 of this title, respectively.