US Code

Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

38 U.S.C. § 1104

Cost-of-living adjustments

(a)
In the computation of cost-of-living adjustments for fiscal years 1998 through 2013 in the rates of, and dollar limitations applicable to, compensation payable under this chapter, such adjustments shall be made by a uniform percentage that is no more than the percentage equal to the social security increase for that fiscal year, with all increased monthly rates and limitations (other than increased rates or limitations equal to a whole dollar amount) rounded down to the next lower whole dollar amount.
(b)
42 U.S.C. 40142 U.S.C. 415(i) For purposes of this section, the term “social security increase” means the percentage by which benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act ( et seq.) are increased for any fiscal year as a result of a determination under section 215(i) of such Act ().

Pub. L. 105–33, title VIII, § 8031(a)(1)111 Stat. 668 Pub. L. 105–368, title X, § 1005(a)112 Stat. 3364 Pub. L. 107–103, title II, § 205115 Stat. 990 Pub. L. 108–183, title VII, § 706117 Stat. 2672 (Added , , , § 1103; renumbered § 1104, , , ; amended , , ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

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

Amendments

Pub. L. 108–1832003—Subsec. (a). substituted “2013” for “2011”.

Pub. L. 107–1032001—Subsec. (a). substituted “2011” for “2002”.

Pub. L. 105–368section 1103 of this title1998— renumbered as this section.