Public Law 119-88 (05/04/2026)

38 U.S.C. § 1115

Additional compensation for dependents

section 1114 of this titleAny veteran entitled to compensation at the rates provided in , and whose disability is rated not less than 30 percent, shall be entitled to additional compensation for dependents in the following monthly amounts:
(1)
If and while rated totally disabled and—
(A)
has a spouse but no child, $150;
(B)
has a spouse and one or more children, $259 plus $75 for each child in excess of one;
(C)
has no spouse but one or more children, $101 plus $75 for each child in excess of one;
(D)
has a parent dependent upon such veteran for support, then, in addition to the above amounts, $120 for each parent so dependent;
(E)
notwithstanding the other provisions of this paragraph, the monthly payable amount on account of a spouse who is (i) a patient in a nursing home or (ii) blind, or so nearly blind or significantly disabled as to need or require the regular aid and attendance of another person, shall be $286 for a totally disabled veteran and proportionate amounts for partially disabled veterans in accordance with paragraph (2) of this section; and
(F)
notwithstanding the other provisions of this paragraph, the monthly amount payable on account of each child who has attained the age of eighteen years and who is pursuing a course of instruction at an approved educational institution shall be $240 for a totally disabled veteran and proportionate amounts for partially disabled veterans in accordance with paragraph (2) of this section.
(2)
If and while rated partially disabled, but not less than 30 percent, in an amount having the same ratio to the amount specified in paragraph (1) of this section as the degree of disability bears to total disability. The amounts payable under this paragraph, if not a multiple of $1, shall be rounded down to the nearest dollar.

Pub. L. 85–85772 Stat. 1121 Pub. L. 86–499, § 174 Stat. 165 Pub. L. 89–137, § 1(b)79 Stat. 576 Pub. L. 89–311, § 2(a)79 Stat. 1154 Pub. L. 91–376, § 284 Stat. 788 Pub. L. 92–328, title I, § 10286 Stat. 394 Pub. L. 93–295, title I, § 10288 Stat. 181 Pub. L. 94–71, title I, § 10289 Stat. 396 Pub. L. 94–433, title I, § 10290 Stat. 1375 Pub. L. 95–117, title I, § 10291 Stat. 1064 Pub. L. 95–479, title I, § 10292 Stat. 1562 Pub. L. 96–128, title I, § 10293 Stat. 983 Pub. L. 96–385, title I, § 10294 Stat. 1529 Pub. L. 97–66, title I, § 10295 Stat. 1027 Pub. L. 97–253, title IV96 Stat. 803 Pub. L. 97–306, title I96 Stat. 1430 Pub. L. 98–223, title I, § 10298 Stat. 38 Pub. L. 98–543, title I, § 10298 Stat. 2736 Pub. L. 99–238, title I, § 10299 Stat. 1766 Pub. L. 99–576, title I, § 102100 Stat. 3251 Pub. L. 100–227, title I, § 102101 Stat. 1553 Pub. L. 100–687, div. B, title XI, § 1102102 Stat. 4123 Pub. L. 101–237, title I, § 102103 Stat. 2063 Pub. L. 102–3, § 3105 Stat. 8 Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a)105 Stat. 406 Pub. L. 102–152, § 3105 Stat. 986 Pub. L. 103–78, § 2107 Stat. 768 Pub. L. 103–140, § 3107 Stat. 1486 Pub. L. 105–98, § 3111 Stat. 2156 Pub. L. 106–118, § 3113 Stat. 1602 Pub. L. 107–94, § 3115 Stat. 901 Pub. L. 107–330, title III, § 309(b)116 Stat. 2830 Pub. L. 108–454, title III, § 307(b)118 Stat. 3613 Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)119 Stat. 2363 Pub. L. 109–233, title V, § 502(3)120 Stat. 415 Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)120 Stat. 3314 Pub. L. 109–461, title X120 Stat. 3467 Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)122 Stat. 3551 Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)123 Stat. 1929 (, , , § 315; , , ; , , ; , (b), , , 1155; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , title IV, § 404(9)–(11), , , 1378; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , §§ 404(b), 405(c), , ; , §§ 102, 107, , , 1431; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; renumbered § 1115 and amended , (c)(1), , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , §§ 1005(b), 1006(b), , , 3468; , , ; , , .)

Disability Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Rate Increases

section 1114 of this titleFor increases in rates of Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation, see notes set out under .

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(1)2009—Par. (1)(A). , substituted “$150” for “$142”.

Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(2)Par. (1)(B). , substituted “$259” and “$75” for “$245” and “$71”, respectively.

Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(3)Par. (1)(C). , substituted “$101” and “$75” for “$96” and “$71”, respectively.

Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(4)Par. (1)(D). , substituted “$120” for “$114”.

Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(5)Par. (1)(E). , substituted “$286” for “$271”.

Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(b)(6)Par. (1)(F). , substituted “$240” for “$227”.

Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(1)2008—Par. (1)(A). , substituted “$142” for “$139”.

Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(2)Par. (1)(B). , substituted “$245” and “$71” for “$240” and “$70”, respectively.

Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(3)Par. (1)(C). , substituted “$96” and “$71” for “$94” and “$70”, respectively.

Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(4)Par. (1)(D). , substituted “$114” for “$112”.

Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(5)Par. (1)(E). , substituted “$271” for “$265”.

Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(b)(6)Par. (1)(F). , substituted “$227” for “$222”.

Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b)Pub. L. 109–461Pub. L. 109–444Pub. L. 109–444section 1006(b) of Pub. L. 109–461Pub. L. 109–444section 101 of this title2006—, provided that as of the enactment of , the amendments made by were deemed for all purposes not to have taken effect and that ceased to be in effect. See Amendment notes below and , set out as a Coordination of Provisions With note under .

Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(1)Par. (1)(A). , substituted “$139” for “$135”.

Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(1)Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b), which substituted “$139” for “$135”, was terminated by . See Amendment notes above.

Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(2)Par. (1)(B). , substituted “$240” and “$70” for “$233” and “$68”, respectively.

Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(2)Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b), which substituted “$240” and “$70” for “$233” and “$68”, respectively, was terminated by . See Amendment notes above.

Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(3)Par. (1)(C). , substituted “$94” and “$70” for “$91” and “$68”, respectively.

Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(3)Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b), which substituted “$94” and “$70” for “$91” and “$68”, respectively, was terminated by . See Amendment notes above.

Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(4)Par. (1)(D). , substituted “$112” for “$109”.

Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(4)Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b), which substituted “$112” for “$109”, was terminated by . See Amendment notes above.

Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(5)Par. (1)(E). , substituted “$265” for “$257”.

Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(5)Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b), which substituted “$265” for “$257”, was terminated by . See Amendment notes above.

Pub. L. 109–233Par. (1)(E)(ii). substituted “blind, or so nearly blind or significantly disabled as to” for “helpless or blind, or so nearly helpless or blind as to”.

Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(b)(6)Par. (1)(F). , substituted “$222” for “$215”.

Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(b)(6)Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b), which substituted “$222” for “$215”, was terminated by . See Amendment notes above.

Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(1)2005—Par. (1)(A). , substituted “$135” for “$127”.

Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(2)Par. (1)(B). , substituted “$233” and “$68” for “$219” and “$65”, respectively.

Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(3)Par. (1)(C). , substituted “$91” and “$68” for “$86” and “$65”, respectively.

Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(4)Par. (1)(D). , substituted “$109” for “$103”.

Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(5)Par. (1)(E). , substituted “$257” for “$241”.

Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(b)(6)Par. (1)(F). , substituted “$215” for “$202”.

Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(1)2004—Par. (1)(A). , substituted “$127” for “$125”.

Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(2)Par. (1)(B). , substituted “$219” and “$65” for “$215” and “$64”, respectively.

Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(3)Par. (1)(C). , substituted “$86” and “$65” for “$85” and “$64”, respectively.

Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(4)Par. (1)(D). , substituted “$103” for “$101”.

Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(5)Par. (1)(E). , substituted “$241” for “$237”.

Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(b)(6)Par. (1)(F). , substituted “$202” for “$198”.

Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(1)2002—Par. (1)(A). , substituted “$125” for “$124”.

Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(2)Par. (1)(B). , substituted “$215” for “$213”.

Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(3)Par. (1)(C). , substituted “$85” for “$84”.

Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(4)Par. (1)(D). , substituted “$101” for “$100”.

Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(5)Par. (1)(E). , substituted “$237” for “$234”.

Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(b)(6)Par. (1)(F). , substituted “$198” for “$196”.

Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(1)2001—Par. (1)(A). , substituted “$124” for “$117”.

Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(2)Par. (1)(B). , substituted “$213” and “$64” for “$201” and “$61”, respectively.

Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(3)Par. (1)(C). , substituted “$84” and “$64” for “$80” and “$61”, respectively.

Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(4)Par. (1)(D). , substituted “$100” for “$95”.

Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(5)Par. (1)(E). , substituted “$234” for “$222”.

Pub. L. 107–94, § 3(6)Par. (1)(F). , substituted “$196” for “$186”.

Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(1)1999—Par. (1)(A). , substituted “$117” for “$114”.

Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(2)Par. (1)(B). , substituted “$201” and “$61” for “$195” and “$60”, respectively.

Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(3)Par. (1)(C). , substituted “$80” and “$61” for “$78” and “$60”, respectively.

Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(4)Par. (1)(D). , substituted “$95” for “$92”.

Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(5)Par. (1)(E). , substituted “$222” for “$215”.

Pub. L. 106–118, § 3(6)Par. (1)(F). , substituted “$186” for “$180”.

Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(1)1997—Par. (1)(A). , substituted “$114” for “$105”.

Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(2)Par. (1)(B). , substituted “$195” and “$60” for “$178” and “$55”, respectively.

Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(3)Par. (1)(C). , substituted “$78” and “$60” for “$72” and “$55”, respectively.

Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(4)Par. (1)(D). , substituted “$92” for “$84”.

Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(5)Par. (1)(E). , substituted “$215” for “$195”.

Pub. L. 105–98, § 3(6)Par. (1)(F). , substituted “$180” for “$164”.

Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(1)1993—Par. (1)(A). , substituted “$105” for “$103”.

Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(1), substituted “$103” for “$100”.

Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(2)Par. (1)(B). , substituted “$178” for “$174” and “$55” for “$54”.

Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(2), substituted “$174” for “$169” and “$54” for “$52”.

Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(3)Par. (1)(C). , substituted “$72” for “$71” and “$55” for “$54”.

Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(3), substituted “$71” for “$69” and “$54” for “$52”.

Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(4)Par. (1)(D). , substituted “$84” for “$82”.

Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(4), substituted “$82” for “$80”.

Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(5)Par. (1)(E). , substituted “$195” for “$191”.

Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(5), substituted “$191” for “$185”.

Pub. L. 103–140, § 3(6)Par. (1)(F). , substituted “$164” for “$160”.

Pub. L. 103–78, § 2(6), substituted “$160” for “$155”.

Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a)section 315 of this title1991—, renumbered as this section.

Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “1114” for “314” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(1)Par. (1)(A). , substituted “$100” for “$96”.

Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(1), substituted “$96” for “$92”.

Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(2)Par. (1)(B). , substituted “$169” for “$163” and “$52” for “$50”.

Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(2), substituted “$163” for “$155” and “$50” for “$48”.

Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(3)Par. (1)(C). , substituted “$69” for “$67” and “$52” for “$50”.

Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(3), substituted “$67” for “$64” and “$50” for “$48”.

Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(4)Par. (1)(D). , substituted “$80” for “$77”.

Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(4), substituted “$77” for “$74”.

Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(5)Par. (1)(E). , substituted “$185” for “$178”.

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

Pub. L. 102–152, § 3(6)Par. (1)(F). , substituted “$155” for “$149”.

Pub. L. 102–3, § 3(6), substituted “$149” for “$142”.

Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(1)1989—Par. (1)(A). , substituted “$92” for “$88”.

Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(2)Par. (1)(B). , substituted “$155” and “$48” for “$148” and “$46”, respectively.

Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(3)Par. (1)(C). , substituted “$64” and “$48” for “$61” and “$46”, respectively.

Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(4)Par. (1)(D). , substituted “$74” for “$71”.

Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(5)Par. (1)(E). , substituted “$169” for “$161”.

Pub. L. 101–237, § 102(6)Par. (1)(F). , substituted “$142” for “$136”.

Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(1)1988—Par. (1)(A). , substituted “$88” for “$85”.

Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(2)Par. (1)(B). , substituted “$148” and “$46” for “$143” and “$45”, respectively.

Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(3)Par. (1)(C). , substituted “$61” and “$46” for “$59” and “$45”, respectively.

Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(4)Par. (1)(D). , substituted “$71” for “$69”.

Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(5)Par. (1)(E). , substituted “$161” for “$155”.

Pub. L. 100–687, § 1102(6)Par. (1)(F). , substituted “$136” for “$131”.

Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(1)1987—Par. (1)(A). , substituted “$85” for “$82”.

Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(2)Par. (1)(B). , substituted “$143” and “$45” for “$138” and “$44”, respectively.

Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(3)Par. (1)(C). , substituted “$59” and “$45” for “$57” and “$44”, respectively.

Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(4)Par. (1)(D). , substituted “$69” for “$67”.

Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(5)Par. (1)(E). , substituted “$155” for “$149”.

Pub. L. 100–227, § 102(6)Par. (1)(F). , substituted “$131” for “$126”.

Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(1)1986—Par. (1)(A). , substituted “$82” for “$81”.

Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(1), substituted “$81” for “$79”.

Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(2)Par. (1)(B). , substituted “$138” and “$44” for “$136” and “$43”, respectively.

Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(2), substituted “$136” and “$43” for “$132” and “$42”, respectively.

Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(3)Par. (1)(C). , substituted “$57” and “$44” for “$56” and “$43”, respectively.

Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(3), substituted “$56” and “$43” for “$54” and “$42”, respectively.

Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(4)Par. (1)(D). , substituted “$67” for “$66”.

Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(4), substituted “$66” for “$64”.

Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(5)Par. (1)(E). , substituted “$149” for “$147”.

Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(5), substituted “$147” for “$143”.

Pub. L. 99–576, § 102(6)Par. (1)(F). , substituted “$126” for “$124”.

Pub. L. 99–238, § 102(6), substituted “$124” for “$120”.

Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(b)1984—, substituted “percent” for “per centum” in provision preceding par. (1).

Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(1)Par. (1)(A). , substituted “$79” for “$77”.

Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(1), substituted “$77” for “$74”.

Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(2)Par. (1)(B). , substituted “$132” and “$42” for “$128” and “$41”, respectively.

Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(2), substituted “$128” and “$41” for “$124” and “$40”, respectively.

Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(3)Par. (1)(C). , substituted “$54” and “$42” for “$52” and “$41”, respectively.

Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(3), substituted “$52” and “$41” for “$50” and “$40”, respectively.

Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(4)Par. (1)(D). , substituted “$64” for “$62”.

Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(4), substituted “$62” for “$60”.

Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(5)Par. (1)(E). , substituted “$143” for “$139”.

Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(5), substituted “$139” for “$134”.

Pub. L. 98–543, § 102(6)Par. (1)(F). , substituted “$120” for “$116”.

Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(a)(6), substituted “$116” for “$112”.

Pub. L. 98–223, § 102(b)Par. (2). , substituted “percent” for “per centum”.

Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1)1982—Par. (1)(A). , added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which provided $69 for a veteran with a spouse but no child living.

Pub. L. 97–306Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(1)Par. (1)(B). , §§ 102(1), 107, 108, added subpar. (B), repealed amendment made by , eff. , and struck out former subpar. (B) which provided $116 for a veteran with a spouse and one child living.

Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(1), (h), eff. , substituted “$115” for “$116”.

Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1)Par. (1)(C). , added subpar. (C) and struck out former subpar. (C) which provided $153 for a veteran with a spouse and two children living.

Pub. L. 97–306Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(2)Par. (1)(D). , §§ 102(1)–(3), 107, 108, redesignated subpar. (H) as (D), in subpar. (D) as so redesignated, substituted “$60” for “$56”, struck out former subpar. (D) which provided $192 for a veteran with a spouse and three or more children living (plus $38 for each living child in excess of three), and repealed amendment made by , eff. .

Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(2), (h), eff. , substituted “$37” for “$38” after “plus”.

Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1)Par. (1)(E). , (2), (4), redesignated subpar. (I) as (E), substituted “$134” for “$125”, and struck out former subpar. (E) which provided $47 for a veteran with no spouse but one child living.

Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(1)Par. (1)(F). , (2), (5), redesignated subpar. (J) as (F), substituted “$112” for “$105”, and struck out former subpar. (F) which provided $86 for a veteran with no spouse but two children living.

Pub. L. 97–306Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(3)Par. (1)(G). , §§ 102(1), 107, 108, struck out subpar. (G) which provided $123 for a veteran with no spouse but three or more children living (plus $38 for each living child in excess of three), and repealed amendment made by , eff. .

Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(c)(3), (h), eff. , substituted “$37” for “$38” after “plus”.

Pub. L. 97–306, § 102(2)Par. (1)(H) to (J). , redesignated subpars. (H), (I), and (J) as (D), (E), and (F), respectively.

Pub. L. 97–253, § 404(b)Par. (2). , substituted provisions that the amounts payable under this paragraph, if not a multiple of $1, be rounded down to the nearest dollar for provisions that such amounts would be adjusted upward or downward to the nearest dollar, counting fifty cents and over as a whole dollar.

Pub. L. 97–661981—Par. (1)(A) to (J). increased compensation figures as follows: in subpar. (A) from $62 to $69, in subpar. (B) from $104 to $116, in subpar. (C) from $138 to $153, in subpar. (D) from $173 to $192 and from $34 to $38, in subpar. (E) from $42 to $47, in subpar. (F) from $77 to $86, in subpar (G) from $111 to $123 and from $34 to $38, in subpar. (H) from $50 to $56, in subpar. (I) from $112 to $125, and in subpar. (J) from $94 to $105.

Pub. L. 96–385, § 102(1)1980—Par. (1)(A) to (J). –(10), increased additional compensation in subpar. (A) from $54 to $62, in subpar. (B) from $91 to $104, in subpar. (C) from $121 to $138, in subpar. (D) from $151 and $30 to $173 and $34, respectively, in subpar. (E) from $37 to $42, in subpar. (F) from $67 to $77, in subpar. (G) from $97 and $30 to $111 and $34, respectively, in subpar. (H) from $44 to $50, in subpar. (I) from $98 to $112, and in subpar. (J) from $82 to $94.

Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(1)1979—Par. (1)(A) to (H). –(8), increased additional compensation in subpar. (A) from $49 to $54, in subpar. (B) from $83 to $91, in subpar. (C) from $110 to $121, in subpar. (D) from $137 and $27 to $151 and $30, respectively, in subpar. (E) from $34 to $37, in subpar. (F) from $61 to $67, in subpar. (G) from $88 and $27 to $97 and $30, respectively, and in subpar. (H) from $40 to $44.

Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(9)Par. (1)(I). , (b)(1)(A), substituted “paragraph” for “subsection”, “(i)” for “(1)”, “(ii)” for “(2)”, “$98” for “$89”, and “section” for “subsection”.

Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(a)(10)Par. (1)(J). , (b)(1)(B), substituted “paragraph” for “subsection”, “$82” for “$75”, and “section” for “subsection”.

Pub. L. 96–128, § 102(b)(2)Par. (2). , inserted “of this section” after “(1)”.

Pub. L. 95–479, § 102(b)1978—, substituted “30 per centum” for “50 per centum” in provisions preceding par. (1).

Pub. L. 95–479, § 102(a)Par. (1). , substituted $49 for $46 in subpar. (A), $83 for $77 in subpar. (B), $110 for $98 in subpar. (C), $137 and $27 for $120 and $22, respectively, in subpar. (D), $34 for $30 in subpar. (E), $61 for $52 in subpar. (F), $88 and $27 for $77 and $22, respectively, in subpar. (G), $40 for $37 in subpar. (H), $89 for $83 in subpar. (I), and $75 for $70 in subpar. (J).

Pub. L. 95–479, § 102(b)Par. (2). , substituted “30 per centum” for “50 per centum”.

Pub. L. 95–1171977—Par. (1). substituted $46 for $43 in subpar. (A), $77 for $72 in subpar. (B), $98 for $92 in subpar. (C), $120 and $22 for $113 and $21, respectively, in subpar. (D), $30 for $28 in subpar. (E), $52 for $49 in subpar. (F), $77 and $22 for $72 and $21, respectively, in subpar. (G), $37 for $35 in subpar. (H), $83 for $78 in subpar. (I), and $70 for $66 in subpar. (J).

Pub. L. 94–433, § 1021976—Par. (1). , substituted $43 for $40 in subpar. (A), $72 for $67 in subpar. (B), $92 for $85 in subpar. (C), $113 and $21 for $105 and $19, respectively, in subpar. (D), $28 for $26 in subpar. (E), $49 for $45 in subpar. (F), $72 and $21 for $67 and $19, respectively, in subpar. (G), $35 for $32 in subpar. (H), added subpar. (I), and substituted $66 for $61 in subpar. (J), formerly (I), but redesignated (J).

Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 404(9), (10), substituted “spouse” for “wife” in subpars. (A) through (G) and “parent dependent upon such veteran” for “mother or father, either or both dependent upon him” in subpar. (H).

Pub. L. 94–433, § 404(11)Par. (2). , struck out “his” before “disability bears”.

Pub. L. 94–711975—Par. (1). substituted $40 for $36 in subpar. (A), $67 for $61 in subpar. (B), $85 for $77 in subpar. (C), $105 and $19 for $95 and $17, respectively, in subpar. (D), $26 for $24 in subpar. (E), $45 for $41 in subpar. (F), $67 and $19 for $61 and $17, respectively, in subpar. (G), $32 for $29 in subpar. (H) and $61 for $55 in subpar. (I).

Pub. L. 93–2951974—Par. (1). substituted $36 for $31 in subpar. (A), $61 for $53 in subpar. (B), $77 for $67 in subpar. (C), $95 and $17 for $83 and $15, respectively, in subpar. (D), $24 for $21 in subpar. (E), $41 for $36 in subpar. (F), $61 and $17 for $53 and $15, respectively, in subpar. (G), $29 for $25 in subpar. (H), and $55 for $48 in subpar. (I).

Pub. L. 92–3281972—Par. (1). substituted $31 for $28 in subpar. (A), $53 for $48 in subpar. (B), $67 for $61 in subpar. (C), $83 and $15 for $75 and $14, respectively, in subpar. (D), $21 for $19 in subpar. (E), $36 for $33 in subpar. (F), $53 and $15 for $48 and $14, respectively, in subpar. (G), $25 for $23 in subpar. (H), and $48 for $44 in subpar. (I).

Pub. L. 91–3761970—Par. (1). substituted $28 for $25 in subpar. (A), $48 for $43 in subpar. (B), $61 for $55 in subpar. (C), $75 and $14 for $68 and $13, respectively, in subpar. (D), $19 for $17 in subpar. (E), $33 for $30 in subpar. (F), $48 and $14 for $43 and $13, respectively, in subpar. (G), $23 for $21 in subpar. (H), and $44 for $40 in subpar. (I).

Pub. L. 89–3111965—Par. (1). substituted $25 for $23 in subpar. (A), $43 for $39 in subpar. (B), $55 for $50 in subpar. (C), $68 and $13 for $62 and $12, respectively, in subpar. (D), $17 for $15 in subpar. (E), $30 for $27 in subpar. (F), $43 and $13 for $39 and $12, respectively, in subpar. (G), and $21 for $19 in subpar. (H), and added subpar. (I).

Pub. L. 89–137 struck out subsec. (b) which prohibited payment of the additional compensation to any veteran during any period he is in receipt of an increased rate of subsistence allowance or education and training allowance on account of a dependent or dependents, and redesignated subsec. (a) as entire section.

Pub. L. 86–4991960—Subsec. (a). authorized payment of $12 for each living child in excess of three.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2009 Amendment

Pub. L. 111–37section 3(g) of Pub. L. 111–37section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

Pub. L. 110–324section 3(f) of Pub. L. 110–324section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 2005 Amendment

Pub. L. 109–111section 2(f) of Pub. L. 109–111section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 2001 Amendment

Pub. L. 107–94section 7 of Pub. L. 107–94section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1999 Amendment

Pub. L. 106–118section 7 of Pub. L. 106–118section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Pub. L. 105–98section 7 of Pub. L. 105–98section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1993 Amendment

Pub. L. 103–140section 7 of Pub. L. 103–140section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1991 Amendments

Pub. L. 102–152section 7 of Pub. L. 102–152section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Pub. L. 102–3section 7 of Pub. L. 102–3section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1989 Amendment

Pub. L. 101–237section 106 of Pub. L. 101–237section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1988 Amendment

Pub. L. 100–687section 1106 of Pub. L. 100–687section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1987 Amendment

Pub. L. 100–227section 107 of Pub. L. 100–227section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1986 Amendments

Pub. L. 99–576section 415(i) of Title 42section 107 of Pub. L. 99–576section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , but not effective unless benefit amounts payable under section 401 et seq. of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, are increased effective , as a result of a determination under , see , set out as a note under .

Pub. L. 99–238section 107 of Pub. L. 99–238section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1984 Amendments

Pub. L. 98–543section 107 of Pub. L. 98–543section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Pub. L. 98–223section 107 of Pub. L. 98–223section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1982 Amendments

section 102 of Pub. L. 97–306section 108 of Pub. L. 97–306section 1114 of this titleAmendments by effective , see , set out as a note under .

section 404(b) of Pub. L. 97–253section 404(c) of Pub. L. 97–253section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1981 Amendment

Pub. L. 97–66section 701(a) of Pub. L. 97–66section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Pub. L. 96–385section 601(a) of Pub. L. 96–385section 1114 of this titleAmendment by applicable only to payments for months beginning after , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1979 Amendment

Pub. L. 96–128section 601(a)(1) of Pub. L. 96–128section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1978 Amendment

Pub. L. 95–479section 401(a) of Pub. L. 95–479section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1977 Amendment

Pub. L. 95–117section 501 of Pub. L. 95–117section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1976 Amendment

Pub. L. 94–433section 406 of Pub. L. 94–433section 1101 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1975 Amendment

Pub. L. 94–71section 301 of Pub. L. 94–71section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1974 Amendment

Pub. L. 93–295section 401 of Pub. L. 93–295section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1972 Amendment

Pub. L. 92–328section 301(a) of Pub. L. 92–328section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective first day of second calendar month which begins after , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1970 Amendment

Pub. L. 91–376section 9 of Pub. L. 91–376section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1965 Amendments

Pub. L. 89–311section 9 of Pub. L. 89–311section 1114 of this titleAmendment by effective first day of second calendar month following , see , set out as a note under .

Pub. L. 89–137, § 279 Stat. 576

section 1504 of this title“The foregoing provisions of this Act [amending this section and former ] shall become effective on the first day of the second calendar month which begins following the date of enactment of this Act [].”
, , , provided that:

Effective Date of 1960 Amendment

Pub. L. 86–499, § 274 Stat. 165

“The amendments made by this Act [amending this section] shall take effect on the first day of the second calendar month which begins after the date of enactment of this Act [].”
, , , provided that:

Repeal

Pub. L. 97–253, title IV, § 405(c)96 Stat. 803 Pub. L. 97–30696 Stat. 1431 , , , cited as a credit to this section, was repealed by , §§ 107, 108, , , 1432, eff. .

Savings Provision

Pub. L. 89–137, § 1(c)79 Stat. 576

section 1504 of this title“Any veteran-trainee receiving subsistence allowance on the date of the enactment of this Act [] while pursuing a course of vocational rehabilitation authorized by chapter 31 of title 38, United States Code [former section 1501 et seq. of this title], shall not have such allowance reduced by reason of the amendments contained in such Act [amending this section and former ].”
, , , provided that: