38 USC 1313 - Dependency and indemnity compensation to children

Editorial Notes

Codification

Amendments by section 105 of Puspan. L. 99–576, section 105 of Puspan. L. 99–238, and section 105 of Puspan. L. 98–223, which directed that cls. (1) to (4) of this section be amended, were executed by amending subsec. (a) of this section, as the probable intent of Congress, in view of subsec. (a) containing cls. (1) to (4).

Amendments

2009—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(1)(A), substituted “$488” for “$462”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(1)(B), substituted “$701” for “$663”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(1)(C), substituted “$915” for “$865”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(1)(D), substituted “$915” and “$174” for “$865” and “$165”, respectively.

2008—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(1)(A), substituted “$462” for “$452”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(1)(B), substituted “$663” for “$649”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(1)(C), substituted “$865” for “$846”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(1)(D), substituted “$865” and “$165” for “$846” and “$162”, respectively.

2006—Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1006(span), provided that as of the enactment of Puspan. L. 109–461, the amendments made by Puspan. L. 109–444 were deemed for all purposes not to have taken effect and that Puspan. L. 109–444 ceased to be in effect. See Amendment notes below and section 1006(span) of Puspan. L. 109–461, set out as a Coordination of Provisions With Puspan. L. 109–444 note under section 101 of this title.

Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(1)(A), substituted “$452” for “$438”.

Puspan. L. 109–444, § 9(e)(1)(A), which substituted “$452” for “$438”, was terminated by Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1006(span). See Amendment notes above.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(1)(B), substituted “$649” for “$629”.

Puspan. L. 109–444, § 9(e)(1)(B), which substituted “$649” for “$629”, was terminated by Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1006(span). See Amendment notes above.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(1)(C), substituted “$846” for “$819”.

Puspan. L. 109–444, § 9(e)(1)(C), which substituted “$846” for “$819”, was terminated by Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1006(span). See Amendment notes above.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(1)(D), substituted “$846” and “$162” for “$819” and “$157”, respectively.

Puspan. L. 109–444, § 9(e)(1)(D), which substituted “$846” and “$162” for “$819” and “$157”, respectively, was terminated by Puspan. L. 109–461, § 1006(span). See Amendment notes above.

2005—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1)(A), substituted “$438” for “$410”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1)(B), substituted “$629” for “$590”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1)(C), substituted “$819” for “$767”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(1)(D), substituted “$819” and “$157” for “$767” and “$148”, respectively.

2004—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(1)(A), substituted “$410” for “$402”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(1)(B), substituted “$590” for “$578”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(1)(C), substituted “$767” for “$752”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(1)(D), substituted “$767” and “$148” for “$752” and “$145”, respectively.

2002—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(1)(A), substituted “$402” for “$397”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(1)(B), substituted “$578” for “$571”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(1)(C), substituted “$752” for “$742”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(1)(D), substituted “$752” and “$145” for “$742” and “$143”, respectively.

2001—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 107–94, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$397” for “$373”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 107–94, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$571” for “$538”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 107–94, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$742” for “$699”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 107–94, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$742” and “$143” for “$699” and “$136”, respectively.

1999—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 106–118, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$373” for “$361”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 106–118, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$538” for “$520”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 106–118, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$699” for “$675”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 106–118, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$699” and “$136” for “$675” and “$132”, respectively.

1997—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 105–98, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$361” for “$327”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 105–98, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$520” for “$471”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 105–98, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$675” for “$610”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 105–98, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$675” and “$132” for “$610” and “$120”, respectively.

1993—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$327” for “$319”.

Puspan. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(1), substituted “$319” for “$310”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$471” for “$460”.

Puspan. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(2), substituted “$460” for “$447”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$610” for “$595”.

Puspan. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(3), substituted “$595” for “$578”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 103–140, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$610” for “$595” and “$120” for “$117”.

Puspan. L. 103–78, § 5(a)(4), substituted “$595” for “$578” and “$117” for “$114”.

1991—Puspan. L. 102–83 renumbered section 413 of this title as this section.

Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$310” for “$299”.

Puspan. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(1), substituted “$299” for “$284”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$447” for “$431”.

Puspan. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(2), substituted “$431” for “$409”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$578” for “$557”.

Puspan. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(3), substituted “$557” for “$529”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 102–152, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$578” for “$557” and “$114” for “$110”.

Puspan. L. 102–3, § 6(a)(4), substituted “$557” for “$529” and “$110” for “$105”.

1989—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 101–237, § 105(a)(1), substituted “$284” for “$271”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 101–237, § 105(a)(2), substituted “$409” for “$391”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 101–237, § 105(a)(3), substituted “$529” for “$505”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 101–237, § 105(a)(4), substituted “$529” and “$105” for “$505” and “$100”, respectively.

1988—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 100–687, § 1105(a)(1), substituted “$271” for “$261”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 100–687, § 1105(a)(2), substituted “$391” for “$376”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 100–687, § 1105(a)(3), substituted “$505” for “$486”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 100–687, § 1105(a)(4), substituted “$505” and “$100” for “$486” and “$97”, respectively.

1987—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 100–227, § 105(1), substituted “$261” for “$251”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 100–227, § 105(2), substituted “$376” for “$361”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 100–227, § 105(3), substituted “$486” for “$467”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 100–227, § 105(4), substituted “$486” and “$97” for “$467” and “$94”, respectively.

1986—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 99–576, § 703(a)(1), amended directory language of Puspan. L. 98–543, § 105. See 1984 Amendment notes below.

Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 99–576, § 105(1), substituted “$251” for “$247”.

Puspan. L. 99–238, § 105(1), substituted “$247” for “$240”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 99–576, § 105(2), substituted “$361” for “$356”.

Puspan. L. 99–238, § 105(2), substituted “$356” for “$345”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 99–576, § 105(3), substituted “$467” for “$460”.

Puspan. L. 99–238, § 105(3), substituted “$460” for “$446”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 99–576, § 105(4), substituted “$467” and “$94” for “$460” and “$93”, respectively.

Puspan. L. 99–238, § 105(4), substituted “$460” and “$93” for “$446” and “$90”, respectively.

1984—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 98–543, § 105(1), as amended by Puspan. L. 99–576, § 703(a), substituted “$240” for “$233”.

Puspan. L. 98–223, § 105(1), substituted “$233” for “$225”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 98–543, § 105(2), as amended by Puspan. L. 99–576, § 703(a), substituted “$345” for “$334”.

Puspan. L. 98–223, § 105(2), substituted “$334” for “$323”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 98–543, § 105(3), as amended by Puspan. L. 99–576, § 703(a), substituted “$446” for “$432”.

Puspan. L. 98–223, § 105(3), substituted “$432” for “$417”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 98–543, § 105(4), as amended by Puspan. L. 99–576, § 703(a), substituted “$446” and “$90” for “$432” and “$87”, respectively.

Puspan. L. 98–223, § 105(4), substituted “$432” and “$87” for “$417” and “$84”, respectively.

1982—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 97–306, §§ 105(1), 107, 108, substituted “$225” for “$210”, and repealed amendment made by Puspan. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(1), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

Puspan. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(1), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$209” for “$210”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 97–306, §§ 105(2), 107, 108, substituted “$323” for “$301”, and repealed amendment made by Puspan. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(2), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

Puspan. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(2), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$300” for “$301”.

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 97–306, §§ 105(3), 107, 108, substituted “$417” for “$389”, and repealed amendment made by Puspan. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(3), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

Puspan. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(3), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$388” for “$389”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 97–306, §§ 105(4), 107, 108, substituted “$417, plus $84” for “$389, plus $79”, and repealed amendments made by Puspan. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(4), eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

Puspan. L. 97–253, § 405(f)(4), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted “$388, plus $78” for “$389, plus $79”.

1981—Puspan. L. 97–66, §§ 202, 204(a), designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and, in subsec. (a) as so designated, substituted “$210”, “$301”, “$389”, and “$79” for “$189”, “$271”, “$350”, and “$71”, respectively, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4).

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 97–66, § 204(a), added subsec. (span).

1980—Puspan. L. 96–385 substituted “$189”, “$271”, “$350”, “$350” and “$71” for “$165”, “$237”, “$306”, “$306” and “$62”, respectively, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4).

1979—Puspan. L. 96–128 substituted “$165”, “$237”, “$306”, “$306” and “$62” for “$150”, “$216”, “$278”, “278” and “$56”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

1978—Puspan. L. 95–479 substituted “$150”, “$216”, “$278”, “$278” and “$56” for “$140”, “$201”, “$259”, “$259” and “$52”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

1977—Puspan. L. 95–117 substituted “$140”, “$201”, “$259”, “$259”, and “$52” for “$131”, “$189”, “$243”, “$243”, and “$49”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

1976—Puspan. L. 94–433 substituted “surviving spouse” for “widow” in introductory text and $131, $189, $243, $243, and $49 for $121, $175, $225, $225, and $45 in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

1975—Puspan. L. 94–71 substituted $121, $175, $225, $225 and $45 for $108, $156, $201, $201 and $40 in pars. (1), (2), (3) and (4), respectively.

1974—Puspan. L. 93–295 substituted “$108”, “$156”, “$201”, “$201”, and “$40” for “$92”, “$133”, “$172”, “$172”, and “$34”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

1971—Puspan. L. 92–197 substituted “$92”, “$133”, “$172”, and “$172” and “$34” for “$88”, “$127”, “$164” and “164” and “$32”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

1970—Puspan. L. 91–262 substituted “$88”, “$127”, “$164”, and “$164” and “$32”, for “$80”, “$115”, “$149”, and “$149” and “$29”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

1966—Puspan. L. 89–730 substituted “$80”, “$115”, “$149”, and “$29”, for “$77”, “$110”, “$143”, and “$143” and “$28”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

1963—Puspan. L. 88–21 substituted “$77”, “$110”, “$143” and “28” for “$70”, “$100”, “$130” and “$25”, in pars. (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2009 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 111–37 effective Dec. 1, 2008, see section 3(g) of Puspan. L. 111–37, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 110–324 effective Dec. 1, 2007, see section 3(f) of Puspan. L. 110–324, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 2005 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 109–111 effective Dec. 1, 2005, see section 2(f) of Puspan. L. 109–111, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 2001 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 107–94 effective Dec. 1, 2001, see section 7 of Puspan. L. 107–94, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1999 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 106–118 effective Dec. 1, 1999, see section 7 of Puspan. L. 106–118, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 105–98 effective Dec. 1, 1997, see section 7 of Puspan. L. 105–98, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1993 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 103–140 effective Dec. 1, 1993, see section 7 of Puspan. L. 103–140, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1991 Amendments

Amendment by Puspan. L. 102–152 effective Dec. 1, 1991, see section 7 of Puspan. L. 102–152, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 102–3 effective Jan. 1, 1991, see section 7 of Puspan. L. 102–3, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1989 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 101–237 effective Dec. 1, 1989, see section 106 of Puspan. L. 101–237, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1988 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 100–687 effective Dec. 1, 1988, see section 1106 of Puspan. L. 100–687, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1987 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 100–227 effective Dec. 1, 1987, see section 107 of Puspan. L. 100–227, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1986 Amendments

Amendment by Puspan. L. 99–576 effective Dec. 1, 1986, but not effective unless benefit amounts payable under section 401 et seq. of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, are increased effective Dec. 1, 1986, as a result of a determination under section 415(i) of Title 42, see section 107 of Puspan. L. 99–576, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Puspan. L. 99–576, title VII, § 703(c), Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3303, provided that:

“The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 524 and 525 [now 1524 and 1525] of this title and amending provisions set out as a note under section 1163 of this title] shall take effect as if included in the Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–543).”

Amendment by Puspan. L. 99–238 effective Dec. 1, 1985, see section 107 of Puspan. L. 99–238, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1984 Amendments

Amendment by Puspan. L. 98–543 effective Dec. 1, 1984, see section 107 of Puspan. L. 98–543, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 98–223 effective Apr. 1, 1984, see section 107 of Puspan. L. 98–223, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1982 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 97–306 effective Oct. 1, 1982, see section 108 of Puspan. L. 97–306, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1981 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 97–66 effective Oct. 1, 1981, see section 701(a) of Puspan. L. 97–66, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 96–385 applicable only to payments for months beginning after Sept. 30, 1980, see section 601(a) of Puspan. L. 96–385, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1979 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 96–128 effective Oct. 1, 1979, see section 601(a)(1) of Puspan. L. 96–128, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1978 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 95–479 effective Oct. 1, 1978, see section 401(a) of Puspan. L. 95–479, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1977 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 95–117 effective Oct. 1, 1977, see section 501 of Puspan. L. 95–117, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1976 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 94–433 effective Oct. 1, 1976, see section 406 of Puspan. L. 94–433, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.

Effective Date of 1975 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 94–71 effective Aug. 1, 1975, see section 301 of Puspan. L. 94–71, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1974 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 93–295 effective May 1, 1974, see section 401 of Puspan. L. 93–295, set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.

Effective Date of 1971 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 92–197 effective Jan. 1, 1972, see section 10 of Puspan. L. 92–197, set out as a note under section 1311 of this title.

Effective Date of 1970 Amendment

Puspan. L. 91–262, § 4, May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 256, provided that:

“The amendments made by sections 2 and 3 of this Act [amending this section and section 414 [now 1314] of this title] shall become effective on the first day of the second calendar month following the month in which this Act is enacted [May 1970].”

Effective Date of 1966 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 89–730 effective first day of second calendar month following Nov. 2, 1966, see section 7(a) of Puspan. L. 89–730, set out as a note under section 1315 of this title.

Effective Date of 1963 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 88–21 effective first day of second calendar month beginning after May 15, 1963, see section 5 of Puspan. L. 88–21, set out as a note under section 1311 of this title.

Repeal

Puspan. L. 97–253, title IV, § 405(f), Sept. 8, 1982, 96 Stat. 804, cited as a credit to this section, was repealed by Puspan. L. 97–306, §§ 107, 108, Oct. 14, 1982, 96 Stat. 1431, 1432, eff. Oct. 1, 1982.

Disability Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Rate Increases

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