None of the provisions of this subchapter relating to periods of disability shall apply in any case in which their application would result in the denial of monthly benefits or a lump-sum death payment which would otherwise be payable under this subchapter; nor shall they apply in the case of any monthly benefit or lump-sum death payment under this subchapter if such benefit or payment would be greater without their application.
Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531Sept. 1, 1954, ch. 120668 Stat. 1081(, title II, § 220, as added , title I, § 106(g), .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title II, § 220July 18, 1952, ch. 945, § 3(e)66 Stat. 772section 413 of this titleA prior section 420, , as added , , relating to inapplicability of disability provisions if benefits were reduced, ceased to be in effect at the close of . See Effective and Termination Date of 1952 Amendment note set out under .