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United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
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Title 38. VETERANS’ BENEFITS |
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Part II. GENERAL BENEFITS |
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Chapter 13. DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED DEATHS |
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SubChapter II. DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION |
§ 1314. Supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation to children
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(a) In the case of a child entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation who has attained the age of eighteen and who, while under such age, became permanently incapable of self-support, the dependency and indemnity compensation paid monthly to such child shall be increased by $286. (b) If dependency and indemnity compensation is payable monthly to a person as a surviving spouse and there is a child (of such person’s deceased spouse) who has attained the age of eighteen and who, while under such age, became permanently incapable of self-support, dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid monthly to each such child, concurrently with the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to the surviving spouse, in the amount of $488. (c) If dependency and indemnity compensation is payable monthly to a person as a surviving spouse and there is a child (of such person’s deceased spouse), who has attained the age of eighteen and who, while under the age of twenty-three, is pursuing a course of instruction at an educational institution approved under section 104 of this title, dependency and indemnity compensation shall be paid monthly to each such child, concurrently with the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to the surviving spouse, in the amount of $243.
Amendments
2009—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(2)(A), substituted “$286” for “$271”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(2)(B), substituted “$488” for “$462”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 111–37, § 3(e)(2)(C), substituted “$243” for “$230”.
2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(2)(A), substituted “$271” for “$265”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(2)(B), substituted “$462” for “$452”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110–324, § 3(e)(2)(C), substituted “$230” for “$225”.
2006—Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b), provided that as of the enactment of Pub. L. 109–461, the amendments made by Pub. L. 109–444 were deemed for all purposes not to have taken effect and that Pub. L. 109–444 ceased to be in effect. See Amendment notes below and section 1006(b) of Pub. L. 109–461, set out as a Coordination of Provisions With Pub. L. 109–444 note under section 101 of this title.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(2)(A), substituted “$265” for “$257”.
Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(e)(2)(A), which substituted “$265” for “$257”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(2)(B), substituted “$452” for “$438”.
Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(e)(2)(B), which substituted “$452” for “$438”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 109–461, § 1005(e)(2)(C), substituted “$225” for “$218”.
Pub. L. 109–444, § 9(e)(2)(C), which substituted “$225” for “$218”, was terminated by Pub. L. 109–461, § 1006(b). See Amendment notes above.
2005—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(2)(A), substituted “$257” for “$241”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(2)(B), substituted “$438” for “$410”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 109–111, § 2(e)(2)(C), substituted “$218” for “$205”.
2004—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(2)(A), substituted “$241” for “$237”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(2)(B), substituted “$410” for “$402”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108–454, § 307(e)(2)(C), substituted “$205” for “$201”.
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(2)(A), substituted “$237” for “$234”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(2)(B), substituted “$402” for “$397”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–330, § 309(e)(2)(C), substituted “$201” for “$199”.
2001—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–94, § 6(b)(1), substituted “$234” for “$222”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–94, § 6(b)(2), substituted “$397” for “$373”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–94, § 6(b)(3), substituted “$199” for “$188”.
1999—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–118, § 6(b)(1), substituted “$222” for “$215”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 106–118, § 6(b)(2), substituted “$373” for “$361”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 106–118, § 6(b)(3), substituted “$188” for “$182”.
1997—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–98, § 6(b)(1), substituted “$215” for “$195”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–98, § 6(b)(2), substituted “$361” for “$327”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–98, § 6(b)(3), substituted “$182” for “$166”.
1993—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(b)(1), substituted “$195” for “$191”.
Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(b)(1), substituted “$191” for “$185”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(b)(2), substituted “$327” for “$319”.
Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(b)(2), substituted “$319” for “$310”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–140, § 6(b)(3), substituted “$166” for “$162”.
Pub. L. 103–78, § 5(b)(3), substituted “$162” for “$157”.
1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 414 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(b)(1), substituted “$185” for “$178”.
Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(b)(1), substituted “$178” for “$169”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(b)(2), substituted “$310” for “$299”.
Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(b)(2), substituted “$299” for “$284”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102–152, § 6(b)(3), substituted “$157” for “$151”.
Pub. L. 102–3, § 6(b)(3), substituted “$151” for “$144”.
1989—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–237, § 105(b)(1), substituted “$169” for “$161”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–237, § 105(b)(2), substituted “$284” for “$271”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101–237, § 105(b)(3), substituted “$144” for “$138”.
1988—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1105(b)(1), substituted “$161” for “$155”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1105(b)(2), substituted “$271” for “$261”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–687, § 1105(b)(3), substituted “$138” for “$133”.
1987—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–227, § 106(1), substituted “$155” for “$149”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–227, § 106(2), substituted “$261” for “$251”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–227, § 106(3), substituted “$133” for “$128”.
1986—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–576, § 106(1), substituted “$149” for “$147”.
Pub. L. 99–238, § 106(1), substituted “$147” for “$143”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–576, § 106(2), substituted “$251” for “$247”.
Pub. L. 99–238, § 106(2), substituted “$247” for “$240”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–576, § 106(3), substituted “$128” for “$126”.
Pub. L. 99–238, § 106(3), substituted “$126” for “$122”.
1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–543, § 106(1), substituted “$143” for “$139”.
Pub. L. 98–223, § 106(1), substituted “$139” for “$134”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–543, § 106(2), substituted “$240” for “$233”.
Pub. L. 98–223, § 106(2), substituted “$233” for “$225”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98–543, § 106(3), substituted “$122” for “$118”.
Pub. L. 98–223, § 106(3), substituted “$118” for “$114”.
1982—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 106(1), 107, 108, substituted “$134” for “$125”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(g)(1), eff.
Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(g)(1), (h), eff.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 106(2), 107, 108, substituted “$225” for “$210”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(g)(2), eff.
Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(g)(2), (h), eff.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 106(3), 107, 108, substituted “$114” for “$107”, and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(g)(3), eff.
Pub. L. 97–253, § 405(g)(3), (h), eff.
1981—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–66, § 203(1), substituted “$125” for “$112”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97–66, § 203(2), substituted “$210” for “$189”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 97–66, § 203(3), substituted “$107” for “$96”.
1980—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–385, § 203(1), substituted “$112” for “$98”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96–385, § 203(2), substituted “$189” for “$165”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 96–385, § 203(3), substituted “$96” for “$84”.
1979—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–128, § 203(1), substituted “$98” for “$89”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96–128, § 203(2), substituted “$165” for “$150”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 96–128, § 203(3), substituted “$84” for “$76”.
1978—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–479, § 203(1), substituted “$89” for “$83”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 95–479, § 203(2), substituted “$150” for “$140”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 95–479, § 203(3), substituted “$76” for “$71”.
1977—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–117, § 203(1), substituted “$83” for “$78”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 95–117, § 203(2) substituted “$140” for “$131”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 95–117, § 203(3), substituted “$71” for “$67”.
1976—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 203(1), 405(10), substituted “$78” for “$72” and “such child” for “him”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 203(2), 405(10), substituted “$131” for “$121” and “person” for “woman”, “surviving spouse” for “widow” and “such person’s deceased spouse” for “her deceased husband” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 94–433, §§ 203(3), 405(10), substituted “$67” for “$62” and “person” for “woman”, “surviving spouse” for “widow” and “such person’s deceased spouse” for “her deceased husband” wherever appearing.
1975—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–71, § 203(a), substituted “$72” for “$64”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 94–71, § 203(b), substituted “$121” for “$108”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 94–71, § 203(c), substituted “$62” for “$55”.
1974—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 93–295, § 203(a), substituted “$64” for “55”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 93–295, § 203(b), substituted “$108” for “$92”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 93–295, 203(c), substituted “$55” for “$47”.
1971—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 92–197, § 3(a), substituted “$55” for “$32”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 92–197, § 3(b), substituted “$92” for “$88”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 92–197, § 3(c), substituted “$47” for “$45”.
1970—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91–262, § 3(a), substituted “$32” for “$29”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 91–262, § 3(b), substituted “$88” for “$80”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 91–262, § 3(c), substituted “$45” for “$41”.
1966—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 89–730, § 5(1), substituted “$29” for “$28”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 89–730, § 5(2), substituted “$80” for “$77”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 89–730, § 5(3), substituted “41” for “39”.
1965—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 89–311 substituted “twenty-three” for “twenty-one”.
1963—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 88–21, § 3(1), substituted “$28” for “$25”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 88–21, § 3(2), substituted “$77” for “$70”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 88–21, § 3(3), substituted “$39” for “$35”.
Effective Date Of Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 111–37 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 110–324 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 109–111 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 107–94 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 106–118 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 105–98 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 103–140 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 102–152 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 102–3 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 101–237 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 100–687 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 100–227 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 99–576 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 99–238 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 98–543 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 98–223 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 97–306 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 97–66 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 96–385 applicable only to payments for months beginning after
Amendment by Pub. L. 96–128 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–479 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–117 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 94–433 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 94–71 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 93–295 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 92–197 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 91–262 effective first day of second calendar month following May 1970, see section 4 of Pub. L. 91–262, set out as a note under section 1313 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 89–730 effective first day of second calendar month following
Amendment by Pub. L. 89–311 effective first day of second calendar month following
Amendment by Pub. L. 88–21 effective first day of second calendar month beginning after
Miscellaneous
Section 405(g) of Pub. L. 97–253, cited as a credit to this section, was repealed by Pub. L. 97–306, §§ 107, 108,
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.