M21-1, Part 1, Appendix B, Section VI

September 29, 2006M21-1, Part 1

Change 52

Appendix B

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

Entitlement Codes 2.7 % Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/04

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2004 is $11,560 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$11,560 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2004 is $12,060 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -1) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 2004, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2004 is $12,060 or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 2004 is $15,538 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$15,538 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2004 is $16,038 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -2) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 2004, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2004 is $16,038 or less.

SPOUSE INCOME EXCLUSION UNDER 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion
12/1/93 / $2,836 / 12/1/99 / $3,262
12/1/94 / $2,916 / 12/1/00 / $3,377
12/1/95 / $2,992 / 12/1/01 / $3,468
12/1/96 / $3,079 / 12/1/02 / $3,517
12/1/97 / $3,144 / 12/1/03 / $3,591
12/1/98 / $3,185 / 12/01/04 / $3,688

VI(2004)-1

October 4, 2004M21-1, Part 1

Change 49

Appendix B

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

Entitlement Codes 2.1 % Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/03

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2003 is $11,256 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$11,256 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2003 is $11,756 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -1) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 2003, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2003 is $11,756 or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 2003 is $15,129 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$15,129 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2003 is $15,629 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -2) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 2003, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2003 is $15,629 or less.

SPOUSE INCOME EXCLUSION UNDER 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion
12/1/92 / $2,764 / 12/1/98 / $3,185
12/1/93 / $2,836 / 12/1/99 / $3,262
12/1/94 / $2,916 / 12/1/00 / $3,377
12/1/95 / $2,992 / 12/1/01 / $3,468
12/1/96 / $3,079 / 12/1/02 / $3,517
12/1/97 / $3,144 / 12/1/03 / $3,591

VI(2003)-1

M21-1, Part 1September 25, 2003

Change 46

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

Entitlement Codes 1.4 % Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/02

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2002 is $11,024 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$11,024 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2002 is $11,524 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -1) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 2002, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2002 is $11,524 or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 2002 is $14,817 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$14,817 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2002 is $15,317 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -2) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 2002, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2002 is $15,317 or less.

VI-(2002)-1
November 4, 2002M21-1, Part 1

Change 41

Appendix B

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

Entitlement Codes 2.6 % Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/01

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2001 is $10,871 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$10,871 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2001 is $11,371 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -1) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 2001, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2001 is $11,371 or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 2001 is $14,612 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$14,612 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2001 is $15,112 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -2) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 2001, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2001 is $15,112 or less.

SPOUSE INCOME EXCLUSION UNDER 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion
12/1/92 / $2,764 / 12/1/97 / $3,144
12/1/93 / $2,836 / 12/1/98 / $3,185
12/1/94 / $2,916 / 12/1/99 / $3,262
12/1/95 / $2,992 / 12/1/00 / $3,377
12/1/96 / $3,079 / 12/1/01 / $3,468

VI(2001)-1

August 31, 2001M21-1, Part 1

Change 35

Appendix B

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

Entitlement Codes 3.5 % Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/00

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2000 is $10,584 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$10,584 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2000 is $11,084 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -1) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 2000, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2000 is $11,084 or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 2000 is $14,228 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$14,228 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2000 is $14,728 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -2) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 2000, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2000 is $14,728 or less.

SPOUSE INCOME EXCLUSION UNDER 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion
12/1/91 / $2,683 / 12/1/96 / $3,079
12/1/92 / $2,764 / 12/1/97 / $3,144
12/1/93 / $2,836 / 12/1/98 / $3,185
12/1/94 / $2,916 / 12/1/99 / $3,262
12/1/95 / $2,992 / 12/1/00 / $3,377

VI(2000)-1

August 22, 2000M21-1, Part I

Change 32

Appendix B

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

Entitlement Codes 2.4 % Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/99

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1999 is $10,226 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$10,226 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1999 is $10,726 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -1) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 1999, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 1999 is $10,726 or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 1999 is $13,746 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$13,746 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1999 is $14,246 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -2) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 1999, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 1999 is $14,246 or less.

SPOUSE INCOME EXCLUSION UNDER 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion
12/1/90 / $2,587 / 12/1/95 / $2,992
12/1/91 / $2,683 / 12/1/96 / $3,079
12/1/92 / $2,764 / 12/1/97 / $3,144
12/1/93 / $2,836 / 12/1/98 / $3,185
12/1/94 / $2,916 / 12/1/99 / $3,262

VI(1999)-1

September 27, 1999M21-1, Part I

Change 31

Appendix B

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

Entitlement Codes 1.3 % Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/98

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1998 is $9,986 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$9,986 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1998 is $10,486 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -1) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 1998, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 1998 is $10,486 or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 1998 is $13,423 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$13,423 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1998 is $13,923 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -2) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 1998, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 1998 is $13,923 or less.

SPOUSE INCOME EXCLUSION UNDER 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion
12/1/89 / $2,454 / 12/1/94 / $2,916
12/1/90 / $2,587 / 12/1/95 / $2,992
12/1/91 / $2,683 / 12/1/96 / $3,079
12/1/92 / $2,764 / 12/1/97 / $3,144
12/1/93 / $2,836 / 12/1/98 / $3,185

VI(1998)-1

March 11, 1998M21-1, Part I

Change 27

Appendix B

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

Entitlement Codes 2.1 % Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/97

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1997 is $9,857 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$9,857 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1997 is $10,357 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -1) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 1997, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 1997 is $10,357 or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 1997 is $13,250 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$13,250 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1997 is $13,750 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -2) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 1997, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 1997 is $13,750 or less.

SPOUSE INCOME EXCLUSION UNDER 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion
12/1/88 / $2,343 / 12/1/93 / $2,836
12/1/89 / $2,454 / 12/1/94 / $2,916
12/1/90 / $2,587 / 12/1/95 / $2,992
12/1/91 / $2,683 / 12/1/96 / $3,079
12/1/92 / $2,764 / 12/1/97 / $3,144

VI(1997)-1

April 18, 1997M21-1, Part I

Change 24

Appendix B

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

Entitlement Codes 2.9 % Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/96

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1996 is $9,654 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$9,654 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1996 is $10,154 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -1) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 1996, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 1996 is $10,154 or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 1996 is $12,977 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$12,977 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1996 is $13,477 or less.

38CFR3.552Rates(HospitalReduction)forSpecialA/AAllowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -2) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 1996, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 1996 is $13,477 or less.

SPOUSE INCOME EXCLUSION UNDER 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion
12/1/87 / $2,252 / 12/1/92 / $2,764
12/1/88 / $2,343 / 12/1/93 / $2,836
12/1/89 / $2,454 / 12/1/94 / $2,916
12/1/90 / $2,587 / 12/1/95 / $2,992
12/1/91 / $2,683 / 12/1/96 / $3,079

VI(1996)-1

March 7, 1996M21-1, Part 1

Change 21

Appendix B

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

Entitlement Codes 2.6 % Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/95

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1995 is $9,381 or less.

Special A/A Allowance When Income Exceeds $9,381 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1995 is $9,989 or less.

38 CFR 3.552 Rates (Hospital Reduction) for Special A/A Allowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -1) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 1995, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 1995 is $9,989 or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 1995 is $12,611 or less.

Special A/A Allowance When Income Exceeds $12,611 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1996 is $13,221 or less.

38 CFR 3.552 Rates (Hospital Reduction) for Special A/A Allowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -2) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 1995, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 1995 is $13,221 or less.

SPOUSE INCOME EXCLUSION UNDER 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion
12/1/86 / $2,161 / 12/1/91 / 2,683
12/1/87 / $2,252 / 12/1/92 / $2,764
12/1/88 / $2,343 / 12/1/93 / $2,836
12/1/89 / $2,454 / 12/1/94 / $2,916
12/1/90 / $2,587 / 12/1/95 / $2,992

VI(1995)-1

March 2, 1994M21-1, Part 1

Change 20

Appendix B

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD, WWI, WWII

KOREAN CONFLICT AND VIETNAM ERA

Entitlement Codes 2.8 % Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/94

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1994 is $9,143 or less.

Special A/A Allowance When Income Exceeds $9,143 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1994 is $9,735 or less.

38 CFR 3.552 Rates (Hospital Reduction) for Special A/A Allowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -1) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 1994 , or later and the veteran's IVAP for 1994 is $9,735 or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 1994 is $12,291 or less.

Special A/A Allowance When Income Exceeds $12,291 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 1994 is $12,885 or less.

38 CFR 3.552 Rates (Hospital Reduction) for Special A/A Allowance. The rate entitled to (see 38 CFR 3.552 Rate Chart on page VI (1978) -2) on December 31, 1978, will be paid if the veteran is hospitalized on January 1, 1994 , or later and the veteran's IVAP for 1994 is $12,885 or less.

SPOUSE INCOME EXCLUSION UNDER 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date
$1,616 / 6/1/80 / $2,133 / 12/1/85 / $2,587 / 12/1/90
$1,797 / 6/1/81 / $2,161 / 12/1/86 / $2,683 / 12/1/91
$1,930 / 6/1/82 / $2,252 / 12/1/87 / $2,764 / 12/1/92
$1,998 / 12/1/83 / $2,343 / 12/1/88 / $2,836 / 12/1/93
$2,068 / 12/1/84 / $2,454 / 12/1/89 / $2,916 / 12/1/94

NOTE: Veterans attaining age 78 on or after January 1, 1979 are NOT entitled to a 25 percent increase in pension.

VI(1994)-1

December 5, 1977 M21-1

DISABILITY PENSION (38 U.S.C. 521) Change 186

SAW, MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD, WWI, WWII, Appendix B

Entitlement Codes KOREAN CONFLICT AND VIETNAM ERA PL 95-204

14, 24, 34, 54, 64, and 74 Effective 1/1/77

VETERAN (ONLY) DEPENDENCY CODE 00 Special A/A Allowance When Income Exceeds 3770

Income
Not Over / Monthly
Rate / Each $1
Decrement / Income
Not Over / Income
Not Over / Regular Monthly
Rate / Age 78 Monthly
Rate / Income
Not Over
$ 300 / $ 197 / NONE / $ 300 / $3,870 / $137.61 / $172.01 / $3,870
400
500 / 194
191 / .03 / 400
500 / 3,970
4,070 / 110.22
82.83 / 137.78
103.54 / 3,970
4,070
600
700 / 187
183 / .04 / 600
700 / 4,170
4,270 / 55.44
28.05 / 69.30
35.06 / 4,170
4,270
800
900 / 178
173 / .05 / 800
900 / VAR 1552 Rates / (Hospital
Reduction)
1,000
1,100 / 167
161 / .06 / 1,000
1,100 / 3,870
3,970 / 61
61 / 76.25
76.25 / 3,870
3,970
1,200
1,300
1,400
1,500
1,600
1,700 / 154
147
140
133
126
119 / .07 / 1,200
1,300
1,400
1,500
1,600
1,700 / 4,070
4,170
4,270
*For Veterans Age / 61
55.44
28.05
78 or Older, / 76.25
69.30
35.06
Multiply Monthly by / 4,070
4,170
4,270
1.25.
1,800
1,900
2,000
2,100
2,200
2,300
2,400
2,500
2,600
2,700
2,800
2,900
3,000
3,100
3,124 / 111
103
95
87
79
71
63
55
47
39
31
23
15
7
5.08 / .08 / 1,800
1,900
2,000
2,100
2,200
2,300
2,400
2,500
2,600
2,700
2,800
2,900
3,000
3, 100
3,124
3,125
to
3,770 / 5 / NONE / 3,125
to
3,770
IF A/A
ADD / Regular Rate
165 / Age 78 Rate
206.25 / IF A/A
ADD
IF H/B
ADD / 61 / 76.25 / IF H/B
ADD / VI(1978)-1

December 5, 1977 M21-1

DISABILITY PENSION (38 U.S.C. 521) Change 186 SAW, MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD, WWI, WWII, Appendix B KOREAN CONFLICT AND VIETNAM ERA PL 95-204

14, 24, 34, 54, 64, and 74 Effective 1/1/77 VETERAN (ONLY) DEPENDENCY CODE 00

Income
Not Over / Monthly Rate*______
1 Dep. 2 Deps. 3 Deps
10/81 11/82 12/83 / Each $1
Decrement / Income
Not Over
$ 500 / $ 212 $ 217 $ 222 / NONE / $ 500
600
700 / 210 215 220
208 213 218 / .02 / 600
700
800
900
1,000 / 205 210 215
202 207 212
199 204 209 / .03 / 800
900
1,000
1,100
1,200
1,300
1,400
1,500
1,600
1,700
1,800
1,900
2,000 / 195 200 205
191 196 201
187 192 197
183 188 193
179 184 189
175 180 185
171 176 181
167 172 177
163 168 173
159 164 169 / .04 / 1,100
1,200
1,300
1,400
1,500
1,600
1,700
1,800
1,900
2,000
2,100
2,200
2,300
2,400
2,500
2,600
2,700
2,800
2,900
3,000 / 154 159 164
149 154 159
144 149 154
139 144 149
134 139 144
129 134 139
124 129 134
119 124 129
114 119 124
109 114 119 / .05 / 2,100
2,200
2,300
2,400
2,500
2,600
2,700
2,800
2,900
3,000
3,100
3,200 / 103 108 113
97 102 107 / .06 / 3,100
3,200
3,300
3,400
3,500
3,600 / 90 95 100
83 88 93
76 81 86
69 74 79 / .07 / 3,300
3,400
3,500
3,600
3,700
3,800
3,900
4,000
4,100
4,200
4,300
4,400 / 61 66 71
53 58 63
45 50 55
37 42 47
29 34 39
21 26 31
13 18 23
5 10 15 / .08 / 3,700
3,800
3,900
4,000
4,100
4,200
4,300
4,400
4,462 / 5.04 10.04 / 4,462
4,463
4,500
4,524
4,525
to
5,070 / a5 b5 9.96
7
5.08 / See Foot-
Notes
Shown
Below / 4,463
4,500
4,524
4,525
to
5,070
IF A/A
ADD / Regular Rate
165 / Age 78 Rate
206.25 / IF A/A
ADD
IF H/B
ADD / 61 / 76.25 / IF H/B
ADD

*For age 78 or older, multiply monthly rate by 1.25.

a No decrement if income from $4,400 to $5,070.

b No decrement if income from $4,463 to $5,070.

c No decrement if income from $4,525 to $5,070.

VI(1978)-2

December 5, 1977 M21-1

DISABILITY PENSION (38 U.S.C. 521) Change 186

SAW, MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD, WWI, WWII, Appendix B

KOREAN CONFLICT AND VIETNAM ERA PL 95-204

14, 24, 34, 54, 64, and 74 Effective 1/1/77 VETERAN (ONLY) DEPENDENCY CODE 00

Special A/A Allowance When Income Exceeds $5,070

Income Not
Over / Regular
Monthly Rate / Age 78
Monthly Rate / Income Not
Over
$5,170
5,270
5,370
5,470
5,570 / $137.61
110.22
82.83
55.44
28.05 / $172.01
137.78
103.54
69.30
35.06 / $5,170
5,270
5,370
5,470
5,570

VAR 1552 Rates (Hospital Reduction)

Income Not
Over / Regular
Monthly Rate / Age 78
Monthly Rate / Income Not
Over
$5,170
5,270
5,370
5,470
5,570 / $ 61
61
61
55.44
28.05 / $ 76.25
76.25
76.25
69.30
35.06 / $5,170
5,270
5,370
5,470
5,570

VI(1978)-2

July 22, 1977 M21-1

DISABILITY PENSION (38 U.S.C. 521) Change 174

SAW, MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD, WWI, WWII, Appendix B

Entitlement Codes KOREAN CONFLICT AND VIETNAM ERA PL 94-432

14, 24, 34, 54, F4, 64, and 74 VETERAN (ONLY) DEPENDENCY CODE 00 Effective 1/1/77

Special A/A Allowance When Income Exceeds 3,540

Income
Not Over / Monthly
Rate / Each $1
Decrement / Income
Not Over / Income
Not Over / Regular Monthly
Rate / Age 78 Monthly
Rate / Income
Not Over
$ 300 / $ 185 / NONE / $ 300 / $3,640 / $129.27 / $161.59 / $3,640
400
500 / 182
179 / .03 / 400
500 / 3,740
3,840 / 103.54
77.81 / 129.43
97.26 / 3,740
3,840
600
700 / 175
171 / .04 / 600
700 / 3.940
4,040 / 52.08
26.35 / 65.10
32.94 / 3,940
4,040
800
900 / 166
161 / .05 / 800
900 / VAR 1552 Rates / (Hospital
Reduction)
1,000
1,100
1,200
1,300
1,400
1,500 / 155
149
143
137
131
125 / .06 / 1,000
1,100
1,200
1,300
1,400
1,500 / 3,640
3,740
3,840
3,940
4,040 / 57
57
57
52.08
26.35 / 71.25
71.25
71.25
65.10
32.94 / 3,640
3,740
3,840
3,940
4,040
1,600
1,700
1,800 / 118
111
104 / .07 / 1,600
1,700
1,800 / *For Veterans Age / 78 or Older, / Multiply Monthly by / 1.25.
1,900
2,000
2,100
2,200
2,300
2,400
2,500
2,600
2,700
2,800
2,900
2,974
2,975
3,000
3,037 / 96
88
80
72
64
56
48
40
32
24
16
10.08
10.00
8.00
5.04 / .08 / 1,900
2,000
2,100
2,200
2,300
2,400
2,500
2,600
2,700
2,800
2,900
2,974
2,975
3,000
3,037
3,038
3,300
to
3,540 / 5 / NONE / 3,038
3,300
to
3,540
IF A/A
ADD / Regular Rate
155 / Age 78 Rate
193.75 / IF A/A
ADD
IF H/B
ADD / 57 / 71.25 / IF H/B
ADD / VI(1978)-1

July 22, 1977 M21-1

DISABILITY PENSION (38 U.S.C. 521) Change 174

SAW, MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD, WWI, WWII, Appendix B

Entitlement Codes KOREAN CONFLICT AND VIETNAM ERA PL 94-432

14, 24, 34, 54, 64, and 74 Effective 1/1/77

VETERAN (ONLY) DEPENDENCY CODE 00

Income
Not Over / Monthly Rate*______
1 Dep. 2 Deps. 3 Deps
10/81 11/82 12/83 / Each $1
Decrement / Income
Not Over
$ 500 / $ 199 $ 204 $ 209 / NONE / $ 500
600
700 / 197 202 207
195 200 205 / .02 / 600
700
800
900
1,000
1,100 / 192 197 202
189 194 199
186 191 196
183 188 193 / .03 / 800
900
1,000
1,100
1,200
1,300
1,400
1,500
1,600
1,700
1,800
1,900
2,000
2,100
2,200
2,300
2,400 / 179 184 189
175 180 185
171 176 181
167 172 177
163 168 173
159 164 169
155 160 165
151 156 161
147 152 157
143 148 153
139 144 149
135 140 145
131 136 141 / .04 / 1,200
1,300
1,400
1,500
1,600
1,700
1,800
1,900
2,000
2,100
2,200
2,300
2,400
2,500
2,600
2,700
2,800
2,900
3,000
3,100 / 126 131 136
121 126 131
116 121 126
111 116 121
106 111 116
101 106 111
96 101 106 / .05 / 2,500
2,600
2,700
2,800
2,900
3,000
3,100
3,200
3,300
3,400
3,500 / 90 95 100
84 89 94
78 83 88
72 77 82 / .06 / 3,200
3,300
3,400
3,500
3,600
3,700 / 65 70 75
58 63 68 / .07 / 3,600
3,700
3,800
3,900
4,000
4,100
4,200
4,300
4,362 / 50 55 60
42 47 52
34 39 44
26 31 36
18 23 28
10 15 20
5.04 10.04 15.04 / .08 / 3,800
3,900
4,000
4,100
4,200
4,300
4,362
4,363
4,400
4,425
4,487
4,488
to
4,760 / 9.96 14.96
7.00 12.00
a5 10
b5 5.04
c5 / See Foot-
Notes
Shown
Below / 4,363
4,400
4,425
4,487
4,488
to
4,760
IF A/A
ADD / Regular Rate
155 / Age 78 Rate
193.75 / IF A/A
ADD
IF H/B
ADD / 57 / 71.25 / IF H/B
ADD

*For age 78 or older, multiply monthly rate by 1.25.

a No decrement if income from $4,363 to $4,760.

b No decrement if income from $4,425 to $4,760.

c No decrement if income from $4,488 to $4,760.

VI(1977)-2

July 22, 1977 M21-1

DISABILITY PENSION (38 U.S.C. 521) Change 174

SAW, MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD, WWI, WWII, Appendix B

Entitlement Codes KOREAN CONFLICT AND VIETNAM ERA PL 94-432

14, 24, 34, 54, 64, and 74 Effective 1/1/77

VETERAN (ONLY) DEPENDENCY CODE 00

Special A/A Allowance When Income Exceeds $4,760

Income Not
Over / Regular
Monthly Rate / Age 78
Monthly Rate / Income Not
Over
$4,860
4,960
5,060
5,160
5,260 / $129.27
103.54
77.81
52.08
26.35 / $161.59
129.43
97.26
65.10
32.94 / $4,860
4,960
5,060
5,160
5,260

VAR 1552 Rates (Hospital Reduction)

Income Not
Over / Regular
Monthly Rate / Age 78
Monthly Rate / Income Not
Over
$4,860
4,960
5,060
5,160
5,260 / $ 57
57
57
52.08
26.35 / $ 71.25
71.25
71.25
65.10
32.94 / $4,860
4,960
5,060
5,160
5,260

VI(1977)-2

July 22, 1977 DISABILITY PENSION (38 U.S.C. 521) M21-1

INDIAN WARS[a] , SAW, MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD[b] , WWI, WWII, KOREAN CONFLICT AND VIETNAM ERA Change 174

Entitlement Codes Historical Appendix B

14, 24, 34, 54, F4, 64 and 74 VETERANS ONLY (From 7-1-60) Revised

INCOME
NOT
OVER / PL 86-211
7-1-60__
Monthly
Rate / PL 88-664
1-1-65__
Monthly
Rate / PL 90-77
10-1-67__
Monthly
Rate / PL 90-275
1-1-49__
Monthly
Rate / PL 91-588
1-1-71__
Monthly
Rate / PL 92-198
1-1-72______
Monthly Each $1
Rate Decrement / PL 93-177
1-1-74______
Monthly Each $1
Rate Decrement / PL 93-527
1-1-75______
Monthly Each $1
Rate Decrement / PL 94-169
1-1-76_____
Monthly Each $1
Rate Decrement / INCOME
NOT
OVER
$ 300 / $ / $ / $ / $ 110 / $ 121 / $130 None / $ 143 None / $ 160 None / $ 173 None / $ 300
400
500
600 / 85 / 100 / 104 / 108
106
104 / 119
117
115 / 127
124 .03
121 / 140
137 .03
134 / 157
154 .03
150 / 170
167 .03
163 / 400
500
600
700
800 / 100
96 / 112
108 / 118
115 / 131
128 / 146
142 .04 / 159
154 .04 / 700
800
900 / 70 / 75 / 79 / 92 / 104 / 112 / 124 / 138 / 149 / 900
1,000 / 88 / 100 / 109 / 120 / 133 / 144 .05 / 1,000
1,100
1,200 / 84
79 / 96
92 / 105 .04
101 / 116
112 .04 / 128
123 .05 / 139
134 / 1,100
1,200
1,300 / 75 / 88 / 97 / 108 / 118 / 128 / 1,300
1,400
1,500 / 40 / 43 / 45 / 69
63 / 84
79 / 93
89 / 103
98 .05 / 113
108 / 122
116 .06 / 1,400
1,500
1,600 / 57 / 75 / 84 / 93 / 102 / 110 / 1,600
1,700 / 51 / 69 / 79 .05 / 87 / 96 / 104 / 1,700
1,800 / 45 / 63 / 74 / 81 / 90 .06 / 97 / 1,800
1,900 / None / None / None / 37 / 57 / 68 / 75 .06 / 84 / 90 .07 / 1,900
2,000 / 29 / 51 / 62 .06 / 69 / 77 / 83 / 2,000
2,100 / None / 45 / 56 / 63 / 70 .07 / 75 / 2,100
2,200 / 37 / 50 / 57 / 63 / 67 / 2,200
2,300 / 29 / 43 / 50 / 56 / 59 / 2,300
2,400
2,500 / None / 36
29 .07 / 43 .07
36 / 48
40 / 51
43 / 2,400
2,500
2,600 / 22 / 28 .08 / 32 / 35 / 2,600
2,700
2,800
2,900
2,937
2,938
2,974 / None / None / 24 .08
16
8
5.04
5 None / 27
19
11
8.04
7.96
5.08 / 2,700
2,800
2,900
2,937
2,938
2,974
2,975 / 2,975
3,000 / 3,000
3,100 / None / 5 None / 3,100
3,200 / 3,200
3,300 / 3,300
IF A/A, Add / 70 / 100 / 100 / 100 / 110 / 110 / 110 / 123 / 133 / IF A/A,Add
IF H/B
ADD / None / 35 / 40 / 40 / 44 / 44 / 44 / 49 / 53 / IF H/B
ADD

aIndian Wars and SAW added, effective 9-1-60 (PL 86-670).

bMexican Border Period added, effective 1-1-71 (PL 91-588).

VI(Hist)-1

July 22, 1977 M21-1

DISABILITY PENSION (38 U.S.C. 521) Change 174

INDIAN WARS, SAW, MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD*, WWI, WWII, KOREAN CONFLICT AND VIETNAM ERA Appendix B

Entitlement Codes 14, 24., 34, 54, Historical Revised

F4, 64 and 74 VETERANS WITH DEPENDENTS (From 7-1-60)

PL 86-211 (7-1-60) / PL 88-664 (1-1-65) / PL 90-77 (10-1-67) / PL 90-275 (1-1-69) / PL 91-588 (1-1-71)
VETERAN WITH: / VETERAN WITH: / VETERAN WITH: / VETERAN WITH: / VETERAN WITH:
INCOME
NOT OVER / 1 Dep. 2 Deps. 3 Deps
10/81 11/82 12/83 / 1 Dep. 2 Deps. 3 Deps
10/81 11/82 12/83 / 1 Dep. 2 Deps. 3 Deps
10/81 11/82 12/83 / 1 Dep. 2 Deps. 3 Deps
10/81 11/82 12/83 / 1 Dep. 2 Deps. 3 Deps
10/81 11/82 12/83 / INCOME
NOT OVER
$ 500
600
700
800
900
1,000 / $ 90 $ 95 $ 100 / $105 $110 $115 / $109 $114 $119 / $120 $125 $130
118 123 128
116 121 126
114 119 124
112 117 122
109 114 119 / $132 $137 $142
130 135 140
128 133 138
126 131 136
124 129 134
122 127 132 / $ 500
600
700
800
900
1,000
1,100
1,200
1,300
1,400___
1,500
1,600
1,700___
1,800
1,900
2,000 / $ 75 / $ 80 / $ 84 / 107
105
103
101______
99
96
93______
90
87
84 / 119
116
113
110______
107
104
101______
99
96
93 / 1,100
1,200
1,300
1,400__
1,500
1,600
1,700__
1,800
1,900
2,000
2,100
2,200
2,300
2,400___
2,500
2,600
2,700___
2,800
2,900
3,000 / 45 / 48 / 50 / 81
78
75
72______
69
66
62______
58
54
50 / 90
87
84
81______
78
75
72______
69
66
62 / 2,100
2,200
2,300
2,400__
2,500
2,600
2,700__
2,800
2,900
3,000
3,100
3,200___
3,300
3,400
3,500 / NONE / NONE / NONE / 42
34______
NONE / 58
54______
50
42
34 / 3,100
3,200__
3,300
3,400
3,500
IF A/A
ADD / 70 / 100 / 100 / 100 / 110 / IF A/A
ADD
IF H/B
Add / -- / 35 / 40 / 40 / 44 / IF H/B
ADD

* Mexican Border period provided by PL 91-588, effective 1/1/71.

VI(Hist)-2

July 22, 1977 M21-1

DISABILITY PENSION (38 U.S.C. 521) Change 174

INDIAN WARS, SAW, MEXICAN BORDER PERIOD*, WWI, WWII, KOREAN CONFLICT AND VIETNAM ERA Appendix B

Entitlement Codes 14, 24., 34, 54, Revised

F4, 64 and 74 VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS (Continued) Historical

PL 92-198 (1-1-72) / PL 93-177 (1-1-74) / PL 93-527 (1-1-75) / PL 94-169 (1-1-76)
VETERAN WITH: / VETERAN WITH: / VETERAN WITH: / VETERAN WITH:
INCOME
NOT OVER / Each $1
1 Dep. 2 Deps. 3 Deps. Decre-
10/81 11/82 12/83 ment / Each $1
1 Dep. 2 Deps. 3 Deps. Decre-
10/81 11/82 12/83 ment / Each $1
1 Dep. 2 Deps. 3 Deps. Decre-
10/81 11/82 12/83 ment / Each $1
1 Dep. 2 Deps. 3 Deps. Decre-
10/81 11/82 12/83 ment / INCOME
NOT OVER
$ 500 / $140 $145 $150 NONE / $154 $159 $164 NONE / $172 $177 $182 NONE / $186 $191 $196 NONE / $ 500
600
700___
800___
900 / 138 143 148
136 141 146 .02
134 139 144
132 137 142 / 152 157 162
150 155 160 .02
148 153 158______
145 150 155 / 170 175 180 .02
168 173 178______
165 170 175
162 167 172 / 184 189 194 .02
182 187 192______
179 184 189
176 181 186 / 600
700____
800____
900
1,000
1,100
1,200
1,300___
1,400
1,500
1,600
1,700
1,800___
1,900
2,000
2,100
2,200
2,300
2,400
2,500
2,600___
2,700
2,800___
2,900
3,000___
3,100
3,200 / 129 134 139
126 131 136
123 128 133
120 125 130
117 122 127
114 119 124
111 116 121
108 113 118
105 110 115
102 107 112
99 104 109
96 101 106 .03
93 98 103
90 95 100
87 92 97
84 89 94
81 86 91
78 83 88
75 80 85
72 77 82
69 74 79
66 71 76
63 68 73 / 142 147 152
139 144 149
136 141 146
133 138 143
130 135 140
127 132 137
124 129 134
121 126 131 .03
118 123 128
115 120 125
112 117 122
109 114 119
106 111 116
103 108 113
100 105 110
97 102 107
94 99 104______
90 95 100
86 91 96
82 87 92 .04
78 83 88
74 79 84
70 75 80 / 159 164 169
156 161 166
153 158 163
150 155 160 .03
147 152 157
144 149 154
141 146 151
138 143 148
135 140 145______
131 136 141
127 132 137
123 128 133
119 124 129
115 120 124
111 116 121 .04
107 112 117
103 108 113
99 104 109
95 100 105
91 96 101
87 92 97______
82 87 92
77 82 87 / 173 178 183
170 175 180
167 172 177
164 169 174______
160 165 170
156 161 166
152 157 162
148 153 158
144 149 154
140 145 150
136 141 146
132 137 142 .04
128 133 138
124 129 134
120 125 130
116 121 126
112 117 122
108 113 118
104 109 114______
99 104 109
94 99 104 .05
89 94 99
84 89 94 / 1,000
1,100
1,200
1,300____
1,400
1,500
1,600
1,700
1,800____
1,900
2,000
2,100
2,200
2,300
2,400
2,500
2,600____
2,700
2,800____
2,900
3,000____
3,100
3,200
3,300
3,400
3,500___
3,600
3,700___
3,800 / 58 63 68
53 58 63
48 53 58 .05
43 48 53
38 43 48
33 38 43 / 65 70 75
60 65 70
55 60 65 .05
50 55 60
45 50 55______
39 44 49 .06 / 72 77 82 .05
67 72 77
62 67 72______
56 61 66
50 55 60 .06
44 49 54 / 78 82 88
72 77 82
66 71 76 .06
60 65 70
54 59 64
48 53 58 / 3,300
3,400
3,500___
3,600
3,700___
3,800
3,900
4,000___
4,100
4,200___
4,300
4,337___
4,338___
4,400
4,462___
4,463
4,500___ / NONE NONE NONE / NONE NONE NONE / 37 42 47 .07
30 35 40______
22 27 32 .08
14 19 24______
NONE NONE NONE / 40 45 50
32 37 42
24 29 34
16 21 26
8 13 18 .08
5.04 10.04 15.04______
5 9.96 14.96______
5 10 See
5.04_ Footnotes_
5
a b c / 3,900
4,000___
4,100
4,200___
4,300
4,337___
4,338___
4,400
4,462___
4,463
4,500
IF A/A
ADD / 110 110 110 / 110 110 110 / 123 123 123 / 133 133 133 / IF A/A
ADD
IF H/B
ADD / 44 44 44 / 44 44 44 / 49 49 49 / 53 53 53 / IF H/B
ADD

a No decrement if income from $4,338 to $4,500. *Mexican Border period provided by PL 91-588, effective 1-1-71.

b No decrement if income from $4,400 to $4,500.

c No decrement if income from $4,463 to $4,500.

VI(Hist)-3

[a]

[b]