December 5, 2008M21-1, Part I
Change 56 Appendix B
IMPROVED DEATH PENSION
Entitlement Codes 2.3% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and 0D Effective 12/1/07
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
Dep / Codes / SurvivingSpouse / Surviving
Spouse + HB / Surviving Spouse + A/A / Dep / Codes / Dep / Codes / Child
Only / Dep / Codes
10 / SS / $7,498 / $9,164 / $11,985 / 10 / SS / 81 / 1C / $1,909 / 81 / 1C
11 / SS-1C / $9,815 / $11,478 / $14,298 / 11 / SS-1C / 82 / 2C / $3,818 / 82 / 2C
12 / SS-2C / $11,724 / $13,387 / $16,207 / 12 / SS-2C / 83 / 3C / $5,727 / 83 / 3C
13 / SS-3C / $13,633 / $15,296 / $18,116 / 13 / SS-3C / 84 / 4C / $7,636 / 84 / 4C
For each additional
child - Add / $1,909 / $1,909 / $1,909 / For each additional
child - Add / For each additional
child - Add / $1,909
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION / 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1) DEDUCTION FROM CHILD'S EARNED INCOME
Amount / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion Effective Date
$7,498 / 12/1/07 / $6,800 / 1/1/97 / $7,800 / 1/1/03
$6,950 / 1/1/98 / $7,950 / 1/1/04
$7,050 / 1/1/99 / $8,200 / 1/1/05
SURVIVING / SPOUSE OF SAW / VETERAN* / $7,200 / 1/1/00 / $8,450 / 1/1/06
Dependency / Codes / A/A Rate / $7,450 / 1/1/01 / $8,750 / 1/1/07
10 / SS / $12,758 / $7,700 / 1/1/02 / $8,950 / 1/1/08
11 / SS-1C / $15,071
12 / SS-2C / $16,980
For each additional / child add / $1,909
PL 105-178 increased A/A rates for surviving spouses of SAW veterans effective 10/1/98.
A(2007)-1
December 5, 2008M21-1, Part I Change 56 Appendix B
IMPROVED DEATH PENSION
Entitlement Codes 3.3% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and 0D Effective 12/1/06
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
Dep / Codes / SurvivingSpouse / Surviving
Spouse + HB / Surviving Spouse + A/A / Dep / Codes / Dep / Codes / Child
Only / Dep / Codes
10 / SS / $7,329 / $8,957 / $11,715 / 10 / SS / 81 / 1C / $1,866 / 81 / 1C
11 / SS-1C / $9,594 / $11,219 / $13,976 / 11 / SS-1C / 82 / 2C / $3,732 / 82 / 2C
12 / SS-2C / $11,460 / $13,085 / $15,842 / 12 / SS-2C / 83 / 3C / $5,598 / 83 / 3C
13 / SS-3C / $13,326 / $14,951 / $17,708 / 13 / SS-3C / 84 / 4C / $7,464 / 84 / 4C
For each additional
child - Add / $1,866 / $1,866 / $1,866 / For each additional
child – Add / For each additional
child - Add / $1,866
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION / 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1) DEDUCTION FROM CHILD’S EARNED INCOME
Amount / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion Effective Date
$7,329 / 12/1/06 / $6,550 / 1/1/96 / $7,700 / 1/1/02
$6,800 / 1/1/97 / $7,800 / 1/1/03
$6,950 / 1/1/98 / $7,950 / 1/1/04
SURVIVING / SPOUSE OF SAW / VETERAN* / $7,050 / 1/1/99 / $8,200 / 1/1/05
Dependency / Codes / A/A Rate / $7,200 / 1/1/00 / $8,450 / 1/1/06
10 / SS / $12,471 / $7,450 / 1/1/01 / $8,750 / 1/1/07
11 / SS-1C / $14,732
12 / SS-2C / $16,598
For each additional / child add / $1,866
PL 105-178 increased A/A rates for surviving spouses of SAW veterans effective 10/1/98.
A(2006)-1
November 14, 2006M21-1, Part I
Change 54
Appendix B
IMPROVED DEATH PENSION
Entitlement Codes 4.1% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and 0D Effective 12/1/05
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
Dep / Codes / SurvivingSpouse / Surviving
Spouse + HB / Surviving Spouse + A/A / Dep / Codes / Dep / Codes / Child
Only / Dep / Codes
10 / SS / $7,094 / $8,670 / $11,340 / 10 / SS / 81 / 1C / $1,806 / 81 / 1C
11 / SS-1C / $9,287 / $10,860 / $13,529 / 11 / SS-1C / 82 / 2C / $3,612 / 82 / 2C
12 / SS-2C / $11,093 / $12,666 / $15,335 / 12 / SS-2C / 83 / 3C / $5,418 / 83 / 3C
13 / SS-3C / $12,899 / $14,472 / $17,141 / 13 / SS-3C / 84 / 4C / $7,224 / 84 / 4C
For each additional
child - Add / $1,806 / $1,806 / $1,806 / For each additional
child - Add / For each additional
child - Add / $1,806
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION / 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1) DEDUCTION FROM CHILD'S EARNED INCOME
Amount / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion Effective Date
$7,094 / 12/1/05 / $6,400 / 1/1/95 / $7,450 / 1/1/01
$6,550 / 1/1/96 / $7,700 / 1/1/02
$6,800 / 1/1/97 / $7,800 / 1/1/03
SURVIVING / SPOUSE OF SAW / VETERAN* / $6,950 / 1/1/98 / $7,950 / 1/1/04
Dependency / Codes / A/A Rate / $7,050 / 1/1/99 / $8,200 / 1/1/05
10 / SS / $12,072 / $7,200 / 1/1/00 / $8,450 / 1/1/06
11 / SS-1C / $14,261
12 / SS-2C / $16,067
For each additional / child add / $1,806
A(2005)-1
* PL 105-178 increased A/A rates for surviving spouses of SAW veterans effective 10/1/98.
September 29, 2006M21-1, Part 1
Change 52
Appendix B
IMPROVED DEATH PENSION
Entitlement Codes 2.7% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and 0D Effective 12/1/04
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
Dep / Codes / SurvivingSpouse / Surviving
Spouse + HB / Surviving Spouse + A/A / Dep / Codes / Dep / Codes / Child
Only / Dep / Codes
10 / SS / $6,814 / $8,328 / $10,893 / 10 / SS / 81 / 1C / $1,734 / 81 / 1C
11 / SS-1C / $8,921 / $10,432 / $12,996 / 11 / SS-1C / 82 / 2C / $3,468 / 82 / 2C
12 / SS-2C / $10,655 / $12,166 / $14,730 / 12 / SS-2C / 83 / 3C / $5,202 / 83 / 3C
13 / SS-3C / $12,389 / $13,900 / $16,464 / 13 / SS-3C / 84 / 4C / $6,936 / 84 / 4C
For each additional
child - Add / $1,734 / $1,734 / $1,734 / For each additional
child - Add / For each additional
child - Add / $1,734
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION / 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1) DEDUCTION FROM CHILD'S EARNED INCOME
Amount / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion Effective Date
$6,814 / 12/1/04 / $6,250 / 1/1/94 / $7,200 / 1/1/00
$6,400 / 1/1/95 / $7,450 / 1/1/01
$6,550 / 1/1/96 / $7,700 / 1/1/02
SURVIVING / SPOUSE OF SAW / VETERAN* / $6,800 / 1/1/97 / $7,800 / 1/1/03
Dependency / Codes / A/A Rate / $6,950 / 1/1/98 / $7,950 / 1/1/04
10 / SS / $11,596 / $7,050 / 1/1/99 / $8,200 / 1/1/05
11 / SS-1C / $13,699
12 / SS-2C / $15,433
For each additional / child add / $1,734
A(2004)-1
* PL 105-178 increased A/A rates for surviving spouses of SAW veterans effective 10/1/98.
October 4, 2004M21-1, Part 1
Change 49
Appendix B
IMPROVED DEATH PENSION
Entitlement Codes 2.1% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and 0D Effective 12/1/03
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
Dep / Codes / SurvivingSpouse / Surviving
Spouse + HB / Surviving Spouse + A/A / Dep / Codes / Dep / Codes / Child
Only / Dep / Codes
10 / SS / $6,634 / $8,109 / $10,606 / 10 / SS / 81 / 1C / $1,688 / 81 / 1C
11 / SS-1C / $8,686 / $10,157 / $12,654 / 11 / SS-1C / 82 / 2C / $3,376 / 82 / 2C
12 / SS-2C / $10,374 / $11,845 / $14,342 / 12 / SS-2C / 83 / 3C / $5,064 / 83 / 3C
13 / SS-3C / $12,062 / $13,533 / $16,030 / 13 / SS-3C / 84 / 4C / $6,752 / 84 / 4C
For each additional
child - Add / $1,688 / $1,688 / $1,688 / For each additional
child - Add / For each additional
child - Add / $1,688
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION / 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1) DEDUCTION FROM CHILD'S EARNED INCOME
Amount / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion Effective Date
$6,634 / 12/1/03 / $6,050 / 1/1/93 / $7,050 / 1/1/99
$6,250 / 1/1/94 / $7,200 / 1/1/00
$6,400 / 1/1/95 / $7,450 / 1/1/01
SURVIVING / SPOUSE OF SAW / VETERAN* / $6,550 / 1/1/96 / $7,700 / 1/1/02
Dependency / Codes / A/A Rate / $6,800 / 1/1/97 / $7,800 / 1/1/03
10 / SS / $11,291 / $6,950 / 1/1/98 / $7,950 / 1/1/04
11 / SS-1C / $13,338
12 / SS-2C / $15,026
For each additional / child add / $1,688
A(2003)-1
* PL 105-178 increased A/A rates for surviving spouses of SAW veterans effective 10/1/98.
September 25, 2003M21-1, Part 1
Change 46
IMPROVED DEATH PENSION
Entitlement Codes 1.4% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and 0D Effective 12/1/02
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
Dep / Codes / SurvivingSpouse / Surviving
Spouse + HB / Surviving Spouse + A/A / Dep / Codes / Dep / Codes / Child
Only / Dep / Codes
10 / SS / $6,497 / $7,942 / $10,387 / 10 / SS / 81 / 1C / $1,653 / 81 / 1C
11 / SS-1C / $8,507 / $9,948 / $12,393 / 11 / SS-1C / 82 / 2C / $3,306 / 82 / 2C
12 / SS-2C / $10,160 / $11,601 / $14,046 / 12 / SS-2C / 83 / 3C / $4,959 / 83 / 3C
13 / SS-3C / $11,813 / $13,254 / $15,699 / 13 / SS-3C / 84 / 4C / $6,612 / 84 / 4C
For each additional
child - Add / $1,653 / $1,653 / $1,653 / For each additional
child - Add / For each additional
child - Add / $1,653
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION / 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1) DEDUCTION FROM CHILD'S EARNED INCOME
Amount / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion Effective Date
$6,497 / 12/1/02 / $5,900 / 1/1/92 / $6,950 / 1/1/98
$6,050 / 1/1/93 / $7,050 / 1/1/99
$6,250 / 1/1/94 / $7,200 / 1/1/00
SURVIVING / SPOUSE OF SAW / VETERAN* / $6,400 / 1/1/95 / $7,450 / 1/1/01
Dependency / Codes / A/A Rate / $6,550 / 1/1/96 / $7,700 / 1/1/02
10 / SS / $11,058 / $6,800 / 1/1/97 / $7,800 / 1/1/03
11 / SS-1C / $13,063
12 / SS-2C / $14,716
For each additional / child add / $1,653
* PL 105-178 increased A/A rates for surviving spouses of SAW veterans effective 10/1/98.
A(2002)-1
November 4, 2002M21-1, Part I
Change 41
Appendix B
IMPROVED DEATH PENSION
Entitlement Codes 2.6 %Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and 0D Effective 12/1/01
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
Dep / Codes / SurvivingSpouse / Surviving
Spouse + HB / Surviving Spouse + A/A / Dep / Codes / Dep / Codes / Child
Only / Dep / Codes
10 / SS / $6,407 / $7,832 / $10,243 / 10 / SS / 81 / 1C / $1,630 / 81 / 1C
11 / SS-1C / $8,389 / $9,810 / $12,221 / 11 / SS-1C / 82 / 2C / $3,260 / 82 / 2C
12 / SS-2C / $10,019 / $11,440 / $13,851 / 12 / SS-2C / 83 / 3C / $4,890 / 83 / 3C
13 / SS-3C / $11,649 / $13,070 / $15,481 / 13 / SS-3C / 84 / 4C / $6,520 / 84 / 4C
For each additional
child - Add / $1,630 / $1,630 / $1,630 / For each additional
child - Add / For each additional
child - Add / $1,630
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION / 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1) DEDUCTION FROM CHILD'S EARNED INCOME
Amount / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion Effective Date
$6,407 / 12/1/01 / $5,550 / 1/1/91 / $6,800 / 1/1/97
$5,900 / 1/1/92 / $6,950 / 1/1/98
$6,050 / 1/1/93 / $7,050 / 1/1/99
SURVIVING / SPOUSE OF SAW / VETERAN* / $6,250 / 1/1/94 / $7,200 / 1/1/00
Dependency / Codes / A/A Rate / $6,400 / 1/1/95 / $7,450 / 1/1/01
10 / SS / $10,905 / $6,550 / 1/1/96 / $7,700 / 1/1/02
11 / SS-1C / $12,882
12 / SS-2C / $14,512
For each additional / child add / $1,630
A (2001)-1
* PL 105-178 increased A/A rates for surviving spouses of SAW veterans effective 10/1/98.
August 31, 2001M21-1, Part 1
Change 35
Appendix B
IMPROVED DEATH PENSION
Entitlement Codes 3.5% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and 0D Effective 12/1/00
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
Dep / Codes / SurvivingSpouse / Surviving
Spouse + HB / Surviving Spouse + A/A / Dep / Codes / Dep / Codes / Child
Only / Dep / Codes
10 / SS / $6,237 / $7,625 / $9,973 / 10 / SS / 81 / 1C / $1,586 / 81 / 1C
11 / SS-1C / $8,168 / $9,551 / $11,900 / 11 / SS-1C / 82 / 2C / $3,172 / 82 / 2C
12 / SS-2C / $9,754 / $11,137 / $13,486 / 12 / SS-2C / 83 / 3C / $4,758 / 83 / 3C
13 / SS-3C / $11,340 / $12,723 / $15,072 / 13 / SS-3C / 84 / 4C / $6,344 / 84 / 4C
For each additional
child - Add / $1,586 / $1,586 / $1,586 / For each additional
child - Add / For each additional
child - Add / $1,586
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION / 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1) DEDUCTION FROM CHILD'S EARNED INCOME
Amount / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion Effective Date
$6,237 / 12/1/00 / $5,550 / 1/1/91 / $6,800 / 1/1/97
$5,900 / 1/1/92 / $6,950 / 1/1/98
$6,050 / 1/1/93 / $7,050 / 1/1/99
SURVIVING / SPOUSE OF SAW / VETERAN* / $6,250 / 1/1/94 / $7,200 / 1/1/00
Dependency / Codes / A/A Rate / $6,400 / 1/1/95 / $7,450 / 1/1/01
10 / SS / $10,618 / $6,550 / 1/1/96
11 / SS-1C / $12,544
12 / SS-2C / $14,130
For each additional / child add / $1,586
* PL 105-178 increased A/A rates for surviving spouses of SAW veterans effective 10/1/98. A(2000)-1
M21-1, Part I
August 22, 2000Change 32
Appendix B
IMPROVED DEATH PENSION
Entitlement Codes 2.4% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and 0D Effective 12/1/99
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
Dep / Codes / SurvivingSpouse / Surviving
Spouse + HB / Surviving Spouse + A/A / Dep / Codes / Dep / Codes / Child
Only / Dep / Codes
10 / SS / $6,026 / $7,367 / $9,635 / 10 / SS / 81 / 1C / $1,532 / 81 / 1C
11 / SS-1C / $7,891 / $9,228 / $11,497 / 11 / SS-1C / 82 / 2C / $3,064 / 82 / 2C
12 / SS-2C / $9,423 / $10,760 / $13,029 / 12 / SS-2C / 83 / 3C / $4,596 / 83 / 3C
13 / SS-3C / $10,955 / $12,292 / $14,561 / 13 / SS-3C / 84 / 4C / $6,128 / 84 / 4C
For each additional
child - Add / $1,532 / $1,532 / $1,532 / For each additional
child - Add / For each additional
child - Add / $1,532
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION / 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1) DEDUCTION FROM CHILD'S EARNED INCOME
Amount / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion Effective Date
$6,026 / 12/1/99 / $5,550 / 1/1/91 / $6,800 / 1/1/97
$5,900 / 1/1/92 / $6,950 / 1/1/98
$6,050 / 1/1/93 / $7,050 / 1/1/99
SURVIVING / SPOUSE OF SAW / VETERAN* / $6,250 / 1/1/94 / $7,200 / 1/1/00
Dependency / Codes / A/A Rate / $6,400 / 1/1/95
10 / SS / $10,258 / $6,550 / 1/1/96
11 / SS-1C / $12,119
12 / SS-2C / $13,651
For each additional / child add / $1,532
* PL 105-178 increased A/A rates for surviving spouses of SAW veterans effective 10/1/98.
A-(1999)-1
September 27, 1999M21-1, Part I
Change 31
Appendix B
IMPROVED DEATH PENSION
Entitlement Codes 1.3% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and 0D Effective 12/1/98
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
Dep / Codes / SurvivingSpouse / Surviving
Spouse + HB / Surviving Spouse + A/A / Dep / Codes / Dep / Codes / Child
Only / Dep / Codes
10 / SS / $5,884 / $7,194 / $9,409 / 10 / SS / 81 / 1C / $1,496 / 81 / 1C
11 / SS-1C / $7,706 / $9,011 / $11,227 / 11 / SS-1C / 82 / 2C / $2,992 / 82 / 2C
12 / SS-2C / $9,202 / $10,507 / $12,723 / 12 / SS-2C / 83 / 3C / $4,488 / 83 / 3C
13 / SS-3C / $10,698 / $12,003 / $14,219 / 13 / SS-3C / 84 / 4C / $5,984 / 84 / 4C
For each additional
child - Add / $1,496 / $1,496 / $1,496 / For each additional
child - Add / For each additional
child - Add / $1,496
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION / 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1) DEDUCTION FROM CHILD'S EARNED INCOME
Amount / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion Effective Date
$5,884 / 12/1/98 / $5,550 / 1/1/91 / $6,800 / 1/1/97
$5,900 / 1/1/92 / $6,950 / 1/1/98
$6,050 / 1/1/93 / $7,050 / 1/1/99
SURVIVING / SPOUSE OF SAW / VETERAN* / $6,250 / 1/1/94
Dependency / Codes / A/A Rate / $6,400 / 1/1/95
10 / SS / $10,017 / $6,550 / 1/1/96
11 / SS-1C / $11,834
12 / SS-2C / $13,330
For each additional / child add / $1,496
- PL 105-178 increased A/A rates for surviving spouses of SAW veterans effective 10/1/98.
A-(1998)-1
March 11, 1998M21-1, Part I
Change 27
Appendix B
IMPROVED DEATH PENSION
Entitlement Codes 2.1% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and 0D Effective 12/1/97
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
Dep / Codes / SurvivingSpouse / Surviving
Spouse + HB / Surviving Spouse + A/A / Dep / Codes / Dep / Codes / Child
Only / Dep / Codes
10 / SS / $5,808 / $7,101 / $9,288 / 10 / SS / 81 / 1C / $1,476 / 81 / 1C
11 / SS-1C / $7,607 / $8,895 / $11,082 / 11 / SS-1C / 82 / 2C / $2,952 / 82 / 2C
12 / SS-2C / $9,083 / $10,371 / $12,558 / 12 / SS-2C / 83 / 3C / $4,428 / 83 / 3C
13 / SS-3C / $10,559 / $11,847 / $14,034 / 13 / SS-3C / 84 / 4C / $5,904 / 84 / 4C
For each additional
child - Add / $1,476 / $1,476 / $1,476 / For each additional
child - Add / For each additional
child - Add / $1,476
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION / 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1) DEDUCTION FROM CHILD'S EARNED INCOME
Amount / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date
$5,550 / 1/1/91 / $6,400 / 1/1/95
$5,808 / 12/1/97 / $5,900 / 1/1/92 / $6,550 / 1/1/96
$6,050 / 1/1/93 / $6,800 / 1/1/97
$6,250 / 1/1/94 / $6,950 / 1/1/98
April 18, 1997M21-1, Part I
Change 24
Appendix B
IMPROVED DEATH PENSION
Entitlement Codes 2.9 % Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and 0D Effective 12/1/96
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
Dep / Codes / SurvivingSpouse / Surviving
Spouse + HB / Surviving Spouse + A/A / Dep / Codes / Dep / Codes / Child
Only / Dep / Codes
10 / Widow/er / $5,688 / $6,954 / $9,096 / 10 / Widow/er / 81 / 1C / $1,445 / 81 / 1C
11 / W-1C / $7,450 / $8,712 / $10,854 / 11 / W-1C / 82 / 2C / $2,890 / 82 / 2C
12 / W-2C / $8,895 / $10,157 / $12,299 / 12 / W-2C / 83 / 3C / $4,335 / 83 / 3C
13 / W-3C / $10,340 / $11,602 / $13,744 / 13 / W-3C / 84 / 4C / $5,780 / 84 / 4C
For each additional
child - Add / $1,445 / $1,445 / $1,445 / For each additional
child - Add / For each additional
child - Add / $1,445
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION / 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1) DEDUCTION FROM CHILD'S EARNED INCOME
Amount / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date
$5,300 / 1/1/90 / $6,250 / 1/1/94
$5,649 / 12/1/96 / $5,550 / 1/1/91 / $6,400 / 1/1/95
$5,688 / 7/1/97 / $5,900 / 1/1/92 / $6,550 / 1/1/96
$6,050 / 1/1/93 / $6,800 / 1/1/97
A(1996)-1
March 7, 1996M21-1, Part 1
Change 21
Appendix B
IMPROVED DEATH PENSION
Entitlement Codes 2.6 % Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and 0D Effective 12/1/95
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
Dep / Codes / SurvivingSpouse / Surviving
Spouse + HB / Surviving Spouse + A/A / Dep / Codes / Dep / Codes / Child
Only / Dep / Codes
10 / Widow/er / $5,527 / $6,758 / $8,839 / 10 / Widow/er / 81 / 1C / $1,404 / 81 / 1C
11 / W-1C / $7,240 / $8,466 / $10,548 / 11 / W-1C / 82 / 2C / $2,808 / 82 / 2C
12 / W-2C / $8,644 / $9,870 / $11,952 / 12 / W-2C / 83 / 3C / $4,212 / 83 / 3C
13 / W-3C / $10,048 / $11,274 / $13,356 / 13 / W-3C / 84 / 4C / $5,616 / 84 / 4C
For each additional
child - Add / $1,404 / $1,404 / $1,404 / For each additional
child - Add / For each additional
child - Add / $1,404
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION / 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1) DEDUCTION FROM CHILD'S EARNED INCOME
Amount / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date
$5,100 / 1/1/89 / $6,050 / 1/1/93
$5,488 / 12/1/95 / $5,300 / 1/1/90 / $6,250 / 1/1/94
$5,550 / 1/1/91 / $6,400 / 1/1/95
$5,900 / 1/1/92 / $6,550 / 1/1/96
A(1995)-1
March 2, 1995 IMPROVED DEATH PENSION M21-1, Part 1
SAW(1), MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD Change 20
WWI, WWII, KOREAN CONFLICT Appendix B
VIETNAM ERA, PERSIAN GULF WAR
Entitlement Codes2.8% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and 0DEffective 12/1/94
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
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Surviving Surviving Surviving Children Num Dep
Dep Codes Spouse Spouse + H/B Spouse + A&A Dep codes Dep Codes Only Dep Codes
______
10 Widow/er $5,386 $6,586 $8,615 Widow/er 10 81 1C $1,368 1 81
______
11 W-1C $7,056 $8,251 $10,280 W-1C 11 82 2C $2,736 2 82
______
12 W-2C $8,424 $9,619 $11,648 W-2C 12 83 3C $4,104 3 83
______
13 W-3C $9,792 $10,987 $13,016 W-3C 13 84 4C $5,472 4 84
______
For each Add one Add one to dep For each Add one to dep code
additional to dep code for each additional $1,368 for each additional
child add $1,368 $1,368 $1,368 additional child child add child______
SPW/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1)
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Amount Effective Date Exclusion Effective Date Exclusion Effective Date
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$5,347 12/1/94 $4,950 1/1/88 $5,900 1/1/92
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$5,100 1/1/89 $6,050 1/1/93
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$5,300 1/1/90 $6,250 1/1/94
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$5,550 1/1/91 $6.400 1/1/95
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(1) Only SAW Surviving spouses are eligible under 38 U.S.C. 1536(d)(1). A(1994)-1
SAW children are not eligible.
March 17, 1994 IMPROVED DEATH PENSION M21-1, Part 1
SAW(1), MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD Change 17
WWI, WWII, KOREAN CONFLICT Appendix B
VIETNAM ERA, PERSIAN GULF WAR
Entitlement Codes2.6% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and 0DEffective 12/1/93
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
______
Surviving Surviving Surviving Children Num Dep
Dep Codes Spouse Spouse + H/B Spouse + A&A Dep codes Dep Codes Only Dep Codes
______
10 Widow/er $5,239 $6,406 $8,380 Widow/er 10 81 1C $1,330 1 81
______
11 W-1C $6,863 $8,026 $10,000 W-1C 11 82 2C $2,660 2 82
______
12 W-2C $8,193 $9,356 $11,330 W-2C 12 83 3C $3,990 3 83
______
13 W-3C $9,523 $10,686 $12,660 W-3C 13 84 4C $5,320 4 84
______
For each Add one Add one to dep For each Add one to dep code
additional to dep code for each additional $1,330 for each additional
child add $1,330 $1,330 $1,330 additional child child add child______
SPW/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1)
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Amount Effective Date Exclusion Effective Date Exclusion Effective Date
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$5,200 12/1/93 $4,440 1/1/87 $5,550 1/1/91
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$4,950 1/1/88 $5,900 1/1/92
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$5,100 1/1/89 $6,050 1/1/93
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$5,300 1/1/90 $6.250 1/1/94
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(1) Only SAW Surviving spouses are eligible under 38 U.S.C. 1536(d)(1). A(1993)-1
SAW children are not eligible.
February 18, 1993 IMPROVED DEATH PENSION M21-1, Part 1
SAW(1), MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD Change 12
WWI, WWII, KOREAN CONFLICT Appendix B
VIETNAM ERA, PERSIAN GULF WAR
Entitlement Codes3.0% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and 0DEffective 12/1/92
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
______
Surviving Surviving Surviving Children Num Dep
Dep Codes Spouse Spouse + H/B Spouse + A&A Dep codes Dep Codes Only Dep Codes
______
10 Widow/er $5,106 $6,243 $8,167 Widow/er 10 81 1C $1,296 1 81
______
11 W-1C $6,689 $7,822 $9,746 W-1C 11 82 2C $2,592 2 82
______
12 W-2C $7,985 $9,356 $11,042 W-2C 12 83 3C $3,888 3 83
______
13 W-3C $9,281 $10,414 $12,338 W-3C 13 84 4C $5,184 4 84
______
For each Add one Add one to dep For each Add one to dep code
additional to dep code for each additional $1,296 for each additional
child add $1,296 $1,296 $1,296 additional child child add child______
SPW/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1)
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Amount Effective Date Exclusion Effective Date Exclusion Effective Date
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$5,067 12/1/92 $3,560 1/1/86 $5,300 1/1/90
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$4,440 1/1/87 $5,550 1/1/91
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$4,950 1/1/88 $5,900 1/1/92
______
$5,100 1/1/89 $6.050 1/1/93
______
(1) Only SAW Surviving spouses are eligible under 38 U.S.C. 1536(d)(1). A(1992)-1
SAW children are not eligible.
April 21, 1992 IMPROVED DEATH PENSION M21-1, Part 1
SAW(1), MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD Change 9
WWI, WWII, KOREAN CONFLICT Appendix B
VIETNAM ERA, PERSIAN GULF WAR
Entitlement Codes3.7% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 7D, and 0DEffective 12/1/91
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
______
Surviving Surviving Surviving Children Num Dep
Dep Codes Spouse Spouse + H/B Spouse + A&A Dep codes Dep Codes Only Dep Codes
______
10 Widow/er $4,957 $6,061 $7,929 Widow/er 10 81 1C $1,258 1 81
______
11 W-1C $6,494 $7,594 $9,462 W-1C 11 82 2C $2,516 2 82
______
12 W-2C $7,752 $8,852 $10,720 W-2C 12 83 3C $3,774 3 83
______
13 W-3C $9,010 $10,110 $11,978 W-3C 13 84 4C $5,032 4 84
______
For each Add one Add one to dep For each Add one to dep code
additional to dep code for each additional $1,258 for each additional
child add $1,258 $1,258 $1,258 additional child child add child______
SPW/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1)
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Amount Effective Date Exclusion Effective Date Exclusion Effective Date
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$4,918 12/1/91 $3,430 1/1/85 $5,100 1/1/89
______
$3,560 1/1/86 $5,300 1/1/90
______
$4,440 1/1/87 $5,550 1/1/91
______
$5,100 1/1/89 $6.050 1/1/92
______
(1) Only SAW Surviving spouses are eligible. A(1991)-1
SAW children are not eligible.
April 19,1991 IMPROVED DEATH PENSION M21-1, Part 1
SAW(1), MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD Change 4
WWI, WWII, KOREAN CONFLICT Appendix B
AND VIETNAM ERA,
Entitlement Codes5.4% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D and, 7D Effective 12/1/90
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
______
Surviving Surviving Surviving Children Num Dep
Dep Codes Spouse Spouse + H/B Spouse + A&A Dep codes Dep Codes Only Dep Codes
______
10 Widow/er $4,780 $5,844 $7,646 Widow/er 10 81 1C $1,213 1 81
______
11 W-1C $6,262 $7,323 $9,124 W-1C 11 82 2C $2,426 2 82
______
12 W-2C $7,475 $8,536 $10,337 W-2C 12 83 3C $3,639 3 83
______
13 W-3C $8,688 $9,749 $11,550 W-3C 13 84 4C $4,852 4 84
______
For each Add one Add one to dep For each Add one to dep code
additional to dep code for each additional $1,213 for each additional
child add $1,213 $1,213 $1,213 additional child child add child______
SPW/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1)
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Amount Effective Date Exclusion Effective Date Exclusion Effective Date
______
$4,741 12/1/90 $3,300 prior to 1/1/85 $4,950 1/1/88
______
$3,430 1/1/85 $5,100 1/1/89
______
$3,560 1/1/86 $5,300 1/1/90
______
$4,440 1/1/87 $5,550 1/1/91
______
(1) Only SAW Surviving spouses are eligible under 38 U.S.C. 1536(d)(1). A(1990)-1
SAW children are not eligible.
November 20, 1989 IMPROVED DEATH PENSION M21-1, Part 1
SAW(1), MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD Change 488
WWI, WWII, KOREAN CONFLICT Appendix B
AND VIETNAM ERA
Entitlement Codes4.7%Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, and 7D Effective 12/1/89
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
______
Surviving Surviving Surviving Children Num Dep
Dep Codes Spouse Spouse + H/B Spouse + A&A Dep codes Dep Codes Only Dep Codes
______
10 Widow/er $4,535 $5,544 $7,254 Widow/er 10 81 1C $1,150 1 81
______
11 W-1C $5,941 $6,947 $8,656 W-1C 11 82 2C $2,300 2 82
______
12 W-2C $7,091 $8,097 $9,806 W-2C 12 83 3C $3,450 3 83
______
13 W-3C $8,241 $9,247 $10,956 W-3C 13 84 4C $4,600 4 84
______
For each Add one Add one to dep For each Add one to dep code
additional to dep code for each additional $1,150 for each additional
child add $1,150 $1,150 $1,150 additional child child add child______
SPW/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1)
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Amount Effective Date Exclusion Effective Date
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$4,496 12/1/89 $3,300 prior to 1/1/85
______$3,430 1/1/85
$3,560 1/1/86
$4,440 1/1/87
$4,950 1/1/88
$5,100 1/1/89
$5,300 1/1/90
______
(1) Only SAW Surviving spouses are eligible under 38 U.S.C. 1536(d)(1). A(1989)-1
SAW children are not eligible.
January 17, 1989 IMPROVED DEATH PENSION M21-1
SAW(1), MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD Change 474
WWI, WWII, KOREAN CONFLICT Appendix B
AND VIETNAM ERA
Entitlement Codes4.0 Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, and 7D Effective 12/1/88
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
______
Surviving Surviving Surviving Children Num Dep
Dep Codes Spouse Spouse + H/B Spouse + A&A Dep codes Dep Codes Only Dep Codes
______
10 Widow/er $4,331 $5,295 $6,928 Widow/er 10 81 1C $1,098 1 81
______
11 W-1C $5,674 $6,635 $8,267 W-1C 11 82 2C $2,196 2 82
______
12 W-2C $6,772 $7,733 $9,365 W-2C 12 83 3C $3,294 3 83
______
13 W-3C $7,870 $8,831 $10,463 W-3C 13 84 4C $4,392 4 84
______
For each Add one Add one to dep For each Add one to dep code
additional to dep code for each additional $1,098 for each additional
child add $1,098 $1,098 $1,098 additional child child add child______
SPW/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1)
______
Amount Effective Date Exclusion Effective Date
______
$4,292 12/1/88 $3,300 prior to 1/1/85
______$3,430 1/1/85
$3,560 1/1/86
$4,440 1/1/87
$4,950 1/1/88
$5,000 1/1/89
______
(1) Only SAW Surviving spouses are eligible under 38 U.S.C. 1536(d)(1). A(1988)-1
SAW children are not eligible.
December 2, 1987 IMPROVED DEATH PENSION M21-1
SAW(1), MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD Change 445
WWI, WWII, KOREAN CONFLICT Appendix B
AND VIETNAM ERA
Entitlement Codes4.2% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, and 7D Effective 12/1/87
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
______
Surviving Surviving Surviving Children Num Dep
Dep Codes Spouse Spouse + H/B Spouse + A&A Dep codes Dep Codes Only Dep Codes
______
10 Widow/er $4,164 $5,091 $6,661 Widow/er 10 81 1C $1,055 1 81
______
11 W-1C $5,455 $6,379 $7,949 W-1C 11 82 2C $2,110 2 82
______
12 W-2C $6,510 $7,434 $9,004 W-2C 12 83 3C $3,165 3 83
______
13 W-3C $7,565 $8,489 $10,059 W-3C 13 84 4C $4,220 4 84
______
For each Add one Add one to dep For each Add one to dep code
additional to dep code for each additional $1,055 for each additional
child add $1,055 $1,055 $1,055 additional child child add child______
SPW/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1)
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Amount Effective Date Exclusion Effective Date Exclusion Effective Date
______
$4,125 12/1/87 $3,300 prior to 1/1/85 $4,440 1/1/87
______
$3,430 1/1/85 $4,950 1/1/88
______
$3,560 1/1/86
______
(1) Only SAW Surviving spouses are eligible under 38 U.S.C. 1536(d)(1). A(1987)-1
SAW children are not eligible.
November 14, 1986
IMPROVED DEATH PENSION M21-1
SAW(1), MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD Change 428
WWI, WWII, KOREAN CONFLICT Appendix B
AND VIETNAM ERA
Entitlement Codes1.3% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, and 7D Effective 12/1/86
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
______
Surviving Surviving Surviving Children Num Dep
Dep Codes Spouse Spouse + H/B Spouse + A&A Dep codes Dep Codes Only Dep Codes
______
10 Widow/er $3,996 $4,885 $6,392 Widow/er 10 81 1C $1,012 1 81
______
11 W-1C $5,235 $6,121 $7,628 W-1C 11 82 2C $2,024 2 82
______
12 W-2C $6,247 $7,133 $8,640 W-2C 12 83 3C $3,036 3 83
______
13 W-3C $7,259 $8,145 $9,652 W-3C 13 84 4C $4,048 4 84
______
For each Add one Add one to dep For each Add one to dep code
additional to dep code for each additional $1,012 for each additional
child add $1,012 $1,012 $1,012 additional child child add child______
SPW/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1)
______
Amount Effective Date Exclusion Effective Date
______
$3,957 12/1/86 $3,300 prior to 1/1/85
______
$3,430 1/1/85
______
$3,560 1/1/86
______
$4,440 1/1/87
(1) Only SAW surviving spouses are eligible under 38 U.S.C. 1536(d)(1). A(1986)-1
SAW children are not eligible.
November 1, 1985
IMPROVED DEATH PENSION M21-1
SAW(1), MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD Change 411
WWI, WWII, KOREAN CONFLICT Appendix B
AND VIETNAM ERA
Entitlement Codes3.1% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, and 7D Effective 12/1/85
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
______
Surviving Surviving Surviving Children Num Dep
Dep Codes Spouse Spouse + H/B Spouse + A&A Dep codes Dep Codes Only Dep Codes
______
10 Widow/er $3,944 $4,822 $6,309 Widow/er 10 81 1C $999 1 81
______
11 W-1C $5,167 $6,042 $7,530 W-1C 11 82 2C $1,998 2 82
______
12 W-2C $6,166 $7,041 $8,529 W-2C 12 83 3C $2,997 3 83
______
13 W-3C $7,165 $8,040 $9,528 W-3C 13 84 4C $3,996 4 84
______
For each Add one Add one to dep For each Add one to dep code
additional to dep code for each additional $999 for each additional
child add $999 $999 $999 additional child child add child______
SPW/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION 38 CFR 3.272(j)(1) Exclusion from Child’s Earnings
______
Amount Effective Date Exclusion Effective Date
______
$3,905 12/1/85 $3,300 prior to 1/1/85
______
$3,430 1/1/85
______
$3,560 1/1/86
______
(1) Only SAW surviving spouses are eligible under 38 U.S.C. 1536(d)(1). A(1985)-1
SAW children are not eligible.
November 2, 1984
IMPROVED DEATH PENSION M21-1
SAW(1), MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD Change 393
WWI, WWII, KOREAN CONFLICT Appendix B
AND VIETNAM ERA
Entitlement Codes3.5% Cost-of-Living Increase
1D, 2D, 3D, 5D, 6D, and 7D Effective 12/1/84
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES
______
Surviving Surviving Surviving Children Num Dep
Dep Codes Spouse Spouse + H/B Spouse + A&A Dep codes Dep Codes Only Dep Codes
______
10 Widow/er $3,825 $4,677 $6,119 Widow/er 10 81 1C $968 1 81
______
11 W-1C $5,011 $5,860 $7,303 W-1C 11 82 2C $1,936 2 82
______
12 W-2C $5,979 $6,828 $8,271 W-2C 12 83 3C $2,904 3 83
______
13 W-3C $6,947 $7,796 $9,239 W-3C 13 84 4C $3,872 4 84
______
For each Add one Add one to dep For each Add one to dep code
additional to dep code for each additional $968 for each additional
child add $968 $968 $968 additional child child add child______