In the computation of cost-of-living adjustments for fiscal years 1998 through 2013 in the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation payable under this chapter, such adjustments (except as provided in subsection (b)) 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 (other than increased rates equal to a whole dollar amount) rounded down to the next lower whole dollar amount.
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(b)(1)111 Stat. 668Pub. L. 107–103, title II, § 205115 Stat. 990Pub. L. 108–183, title VII, § 706117 Stat. 2672(Added , , ; amended , , ; , , .)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 53149 Stat. 620section 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”.