October 6, 2011M21-1, Part I Change 57 Appendix B
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION (Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716 / 3.5% COL
12/1/00 / $9,265 / $13,357
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241 / 2.6% COL
12/1/01 / $9,516 / $13,719
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620 / 1.4% COL
12/1/02 / $9,650 / $13,912
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939 / 2.1% COL
12/1/03 / $9,853 / $14,205
7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224 / 2.7% COL
12/1/04 / $10,120 / $14,589
3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539 / 4.1% COL
12/1/05 / $10,535 / $15,188
3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.6% COL
12/1/95 / $8,211 / $11,840 / 3.3% COL
12/1/06 / $10,883 / $15,690
3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452 / 2.9. % COL
12/1/96 / $8,450 / $12,184 / 2.3% COL
12/1/07 / $11,134 / $16,051
1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562 / 2.1 % COL
12/1/97 / $8,628 / $12,440 / 5.8% COL
12/1/08 / $11,780 / $16,982
4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922 / 1.3% COL
12/1/98 / $8,741 / $12,602 / No COL
12/1/09 / $11,780 / $16,982
4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279 / 2.4% COL
12/1/99 / $8,951 / $12,905 / No COL
12/1/10 / $11,780 / $16,982
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$4,292 / 12/01/88 / $5,488 / 12/01/95 / $6,497 / 12/01/02
$4,496 / 12/01/89 / $5,649 / 12/01/96 / $6,634 / 12/01/03
$4,741 / 12/01/90 / $5,688 / 07/01/97 / $6,814 / 12/01/04
$4,918 / 12/01/91 / $5,808 / 12/01/97 / $7,094 / 12/01/05
$5,067 / 12/01/92 / $5,884 / 12/01/98 / $7,329 / 12/01/06
$5,200 / 12/01/93 / $6,026 / 12/01/99 / $7,498 / 12/01/07
$5,347 / 12/01/94 / $6,237 / 12/01/00 / $7,933 / 12/01/08
$6,407 / 12/01/01 / $7,933 / 12/01/09
$7,933 / 12/01/10
See M21-1, Part I, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death Pension rates.
II(2010)-1
October 6, 2011M21-1, Part I Change 57 Appendix B
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716 / 3.5% COL
12/1/00 / $9,265 / $13,357
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241 / 2.6% COL
12/1/01 / $9,516 / $13,719
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620 / 1.4% COL
12/1/02 / $9,650 / $13,912
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939 / 2.1% COL
12/1/03 / $9,853 / $14,205
7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224 / 2.7% COL
12/1/04 / $10,120 / $14,589
3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539 / 4.1% COL
12/1/05 / $10,535 / $15,188
3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.6% COL
12/1/95 / $8,211 / $11,840 / 3.3% COL
12/1/06 / $10,883 / $15,690
3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452 / 2.9. % COL
12/1/96 / $8,450 / $12,184 / 2.3% COL
12/1/07 / $11,134 / $16,051
1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562 / 2.1 % COL
12/1/97 / $8,628 / $12,440 / 5.8% COL
12/1/08 / $11,780 / $16,982
4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922 / 1.3% COL
12/1/98 / $8,741 / $12,602 / No COL
12/1/09 / $11,780 / $16,982
4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279 / 2.4% COL
12/1/99 / $8,951 / $12,905
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$4,292 / 12/01/88 / $5,488 / 12/01/95 / $6,497 / 12/01/02
$4,496 / 12/01/89 / $5,649 / 12/01/96 / $6,634 / 12/01/03
$4,741 / 12/01/90 / $5,688 / 07/01/97 / $6,814 / 12/01/04
$4,918 / 12/01/91 / $5,808 / 12/01/97 / $7,094 / 12/01/05
$5,067 / 12/01/92 / $5,884 / 12/01/98 / $7,329 / 12/01/06
$5,200 / 12/01/93 / $6,026 / 12/01/99 / $7,498 / 12/01/07
$5,347 / 12/01/94 / $6,237 / 12/01/00 / $7,933 / 12/01/08
$6,407 / 12/01/01 / $7,933 / 12/01/09
See M21-1, Part I, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death Pension rates.
II(2009)-1
October 6, 2011M21-1, Part I Change 57 Appendix B
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36 INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279 / 1.3% COL
12/1/98 / $8,741 / $12,602
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716 / 2.4% COL
12/1/99 / $8,951 / $12,905
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241 / 3.5% COL
12/1/00 / $9,265 / $13,357
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620 / 2.6% COL
12/1/01 / $9,516 / $13,719
7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939 / 1.4% COL
12/1/02 / $9,650 / $13,912
3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224 / 2.1% COL
12/1/03 / $9,853 / $14,205
3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539 / 2.7% COL
12/1/04 / $10,120 / $14,589
3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452 / 2.6% COL
12/1/95 / $8,211 / $11,840 / 4.1% COL
12/1/05 / $10,535 / $15,188
1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562 / 2.9. % COL
12/1/96 / $8,450 / $12,184 / 3.3% COL
12/1/06 / $10,883 / $15,690
4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922 / 2.1 % COL
12/1/97 / $8,628 / $12,440 / 2.3% COL
12/1/07 / $11,134 / $16,051
5.8% COL
12/1/08 / $11,780 / $16,982
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$4,292 / 12/01/88 / $5,488 / 12/01/95 / $6,407 / 12/01/01
$4,496 / 12/01/89 / $5,649 / 12/01/96 / $6,497 / 12/01/02
$4,741 / 12/01/90 / $5,688 / 07/01/97 / $6,634 / 12/01/03
$4,918 / 12/01/91 / $5,808 / 12/01/97 / $6,814 / 12/01/04
$5,067 / 12/01/92 / $5,884 / 12/01/98 / $7,094 / 12/1/05
$5,200 / 12/01/93 / $6,026 / 12/01/99 / $7,329 / 12/1/06
$5,347 / 12/01/94 / $6,237 / 12/01/00 / $7,498 / 12/1/07
$7,933 / 12/1/08
See M21-1, Part I, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death Pension rates.
II(2008)-1
December 5, 2008M21-1, Part I Change 56 Appendix B
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279 / 1.3% COL
12/1/98 / $8,741 / $12,602
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716 / 2.4% COL
12/1/99 / $8,951 / $12,905
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241 / 3.5% COL
12/1/00 / $9,265 / $13,357
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620 / 2.6% COL
12/1/01 / $9,516 / $13,719
7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939 / 1.4% COL
12/1/02 / $9,650 / $13,912
3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224 / 2.1% COL
12/1/03 / $9,853 / $14,205
3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539 / 2.7% COL
12/1/04 / $10,120 / $14,589
3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452 / 2.6% COL
12/1/95 / $8,211 / $11,840 / 4.1% COL
12/1/05 / $10,535 / $15,188
1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562 / 2.9. % COL
12/1/96 / $8,450 / $12,184 / 3.3% COL
12/1/06 / $10,883 / $15,690
4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922 / 2.1 %COL
12/1/97 / $8,628 / $12,440 / 2.3% COL
12/1/07 / $11,134 / $16,051
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$4,292 / 12/01/88 / $5,488 / 12/01/95 / $6,407 / 12/01/01
$4,496 / 12/01/89 / $5,649 / 12/01/96 / $6,497 / 12/01/02
$4,741 / 12/01/90 / $5,688 / 07/01/97 / $6,634 / 12/01/03
$4,918 / 12/01/91 / $5,808 / 12/01/97 / $6,814 / 12/01/04
$5,067 / 12/01/92 / $5,884 / 12/01/98 / $7,094 / 12/1/05
$5,200 / 12/01/93 / $6,026 / 12/01/99 / $7,329 / 12/1/06
$5,347 / 12/01/94 / $6,237 / 12/01/00 / $7,498 / 12/1/07
See M21-1, Part I, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death Pension rates.
December 5, 2008M21-1, Part I Change 56 Appendix B
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 95-204
1/1/78 / $3,300 / $4,760 / 4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922 / 2.1 %COL
12/1/97 / $8,628 / $12,440
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279 / 1.3% COL
12/1/98 / $8,741 / $12,602
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716 / 2.4% COL
12/1/99 / $8,951 / $12,905
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241 / 3.5% COL
12/1/00 / $9,265 / $13,357
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620 / 2.6% COL
12/1/01 / $9,516 / $13,719
7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939 / 1.4% COL
12/1/02 / $9,650 / $13,912
3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224 / 2.1% COL
12/1/03 / $9,853 / $14,205
3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539 / 2.7% COL
12/1/04 / $10,120 / $14,589
3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452 / 2.6% COL
12/1/95 / $8,211 / $11,840 / 4.1% COL
12/1/05 / $10,535 / $15,188
1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562 / 2.9. % COL
12/1/96 / $8,450 / $12,184 / 3.3% COL
12/1/06 / $10,883 / $15,690
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$4,125 / 12/01/87 / $5,347 / 12/01/94 / $6,237 / 12/01/00
$4,292 / 12/01/88 / $5,488 / 12/01/95 / $6,407 / 12/01/01
$4,496 / 12/01/89 / $5,649 / 12/01/96 / $6,497 / 12/01/02
$4,741 / 12/01/90 / $5,688 / 07/01/97 / $6,634 / 12/01/03
$4,918 / 12/01/91 / $5,808 / 12/01/97 / $6,814 / 12/01/04
$5,067 / 12/01/92 / $5,884 / 12/01/98 / $7,094 / 12/1/05
$5,200 / 12/01/93 / $6,026 / 12/01/99 / $7,329 / 12/1/06
See M21-1, Part I, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death Pension rates.
November 14, 2006M21-1, Part I
Change 54
Appendix B
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 94-432
1/1/77 / $3,100 / $4,460 / 1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562 / 2.9. % COL
12/1/96 / $8,450 / $12,184
PL 95-204
1/1/78 / $3,300 / $4,760 / 4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922 / 2.1 %COL
12/1/97 / $8,628 / $12,440
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279 / 1.3% COL
12/1/98 / $8,741 / $12,602
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716 / 2.4% COL
12/1/99 / $8,951 / $12,905
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241 / 3.5% COL
12/1/00 / $9,265 / $13,357
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620 / 2.6% COL
12/1/01 / $9,516 / $13,719
7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939 / 1.4% COL
12/1/02 / $9,650 / $13,912
3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224 / 2.1% COL
12/1/03 / $9,853 / $14,205
3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539 / 2.7% COL
12/1/04 / $10,120 / $14,589
3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452 / 2.6% COL
12/1/95 / $8,211 / $11,840 / 4.1% COL
12//1/05 / $10,535 / $15,188
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$3,957 / 12/01/86 / $5,200 / 12/01/93 / $6,026 / 12/01/99
$4,125 / 12/01/87 / $5,347 / 12/01/94 / $6,237 / 12/01/00
$4,292 / 12/01/88 / $5,488 / 12/01/95 / $6,407 / 12/01/01
$4,496 / 12/01/89 / $5,649 / 12/01/96 / $6,497 / 12/01/02
$4,741 / 12/01/90 / $5,688 / 07/01/97 / $6,634 / 12/01/03
$4,918 / 12/01/91 / $5,808 / 12/01/97 / $6,814 / 12/01/04
$5,067 / 12/01/92 / $5,884 / 12/01/98 / $7,094 / 12/01/05
See M21-1, Part I, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death Pension rates.
II (2005)-1
September 29, 2006M21-1, Part 1
Change 52
Appendix B
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 94-169
1/1/76 / $2,900 / $4,200 / 3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452 / 2.6% COL
12/1/95 / $8,211 / $11,840
PL 94-432
1/1/77 / $3,100 / $4,460 / 1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562 / 2.9. % COL
12/1/96 / $8,450 / $12,184
PL 95-204
1/1/78 / $3,300 / $4,760 / 4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922 / 2.1 %COL
12/1/97 / $8,628 / $12,440
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279 / 1.3% COL
12/1/98 / $8,741 / $12,602
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716 / 2.4% COL
12/1/99 / $8,951 / $12,905
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241 / 3.5% COL
12/1/00 / $9,265 / $13,357
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620 / 2.6% COL
12/1/01 / $9,516 / $13,719
7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939 / 1.4% COL
12/1/02 / $9,650 / $13,912
3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224 / 2.1% COL
12/1/03 / $9,853 / $14,205
3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539 / 2.7% COL
12/1/04 / $10,120 / $14,589
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$3,905 / 12/01/85 / $5,067 / 12/01/92 / $5,884 / 12/01/98
$3,957 / 12/01/86 / $5,200 / 12/01/93 / $6,026 / 12/01/99
$4,125 / 12/01/87 / $5,347 / 12/01/94 / $6,237 / 12/01/00
$4,292 / 12/01/88 / $5,488 / 12/01/95 / $6,407 / 12/01/01
$4,496 / 12/01/89 / $5,649 / 12/01/96 / $6,497 / 12/01/02
$4,741 / 12/01/90 / $5,688 / 07/01/97 / $6,634 / 12/01/03
$4,918 / 12/01/91 / $5,808 / 12/01/97 / $6,814 / 12/01/04
See M21-1, Part I, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death Pension rates.
II (2004)-1
October 4, 2004M21-1, Part 1
Change 49
Appendix B
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 95-204
1/1/78 / $3,300 / $4,760 / 4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922 / 2.1 %COL
12/1/97 / $8,628 / $12,440
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279 / 1.3% COL
12/1/98 / $8,741 / $12,602
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716 / 2.4% COL
12/1/99 / $8,951 / $12,905
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241 / 3.5% COL
12/1/00 / $9,265 / $13,357
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620 / 2.6% COL
12/1/01 / $9,516 / $13,719
7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939 / 1.4% COL
12/1/02 / $9,650 / $13,912
3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224 / 2.1% COL
12/1/03 / $9,853 / $14,205
3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539
3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452 / 2.6% COL
12/1/95 / $8,211 / $11,840
1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562 / 2.9. % COL
12/1/96 / $8,450 / $12,184
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$4,125 / 12/01/87 / $5,347 / 12/01/94 / $6,237 / 12/01/00
$4,292 / 12/01/88 / $5,488 / 12/01/95 / $6,407 / 12/01/01
$4,496 / 12/01/89 / $5,649 / 12/01/96 / $6,497 / 12/01/02
$4,741 / 12/01/90 / $5,688 / 07/01/97 / $6,634 / 12/01/03
$4,918 / 12/01/91 / $5,808 / 12/01/97
$5,067 / 12/01/92 / $5,884 / 12/01/98
$5,200 / 12/01/93 / $6,026 / 12/01/99
See M21-1, Part I, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death Pension rates.
September 25, 2003M21-1, Part 1
Change 46
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 93-527
1/1/75 / $2,600 / $3,900 / 3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539
PL 94-169
1/1/76 / $2,900 / $4,200 / 3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452 / 2.6% COL
12/1/95 / $8,211 / $11,840
PL 94-432
1/1/77 / $3,100 / $4,460 / 1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562 / 2.9. % COL
12/1/96 / $8,450 / $12,184
PL 95-204
1/1/78 / $3,300 / $4,760 / 4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922 / 2.1 %COL
12/1/97 / $8,628 / $12,440
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279 / 1.3% COL
12/1/98 / $8,741 / $12,602
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716 / 2.4% COL
12/1/99 / $8,951 / $12,905
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241 / 3.5% COL
12/1/00 / $9,265 / $13,357
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620 / 2.6% COL
12/1/01 / $9,516 / $13,719
7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939 / 1.4% COL
12/1/02 / $9,650 / $13,912
3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$3,786 / 12/01/84 / $4,918 / 12/01/91 / $5,808 / 12/01/97
$3,905 / 12/01/85 / $5,067 / 12/01/92 / $5,884 / 12/01/98
$3,957 / 12/01/86 / $5,200 / 12/01/93 / $6,026 / 12/01/99
$4,125 / 12/01/87 / $5,347 / 12/01/94 / $6,237 / 12/01/00
$4,292 / 12/01/88 / $5,488 / 12/01/95 / $6,407 / 12/01/01
$4,496 / 12/01/89 / $5,649 / 12/01/96 / $6,497 / 12/01/02
$4,741 / 12/01/90 / $5,688 / 07/01/97
See M21-1, Part I, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death Pension rates.
II(2002)-1
November 4, 2002M21-1, Part I
Change 41
Appendix B
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 91-588
1/1/71 / $1,900 / $3,200 / 7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939
PL 92-298
1/1/72 / $2,200 / $3,500 / 3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224
PL 93-527
1/1/75 / $2,600 / $3,900 / 3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539
PL 94-169
1/1/76 / $2,900 / $4,200 / 3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452 / 2.6% COL
12/1/95 / $8,211 / $11,840
PL 94-432
1/1/77 / $3,100 / $4,460 / 1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562 / 2.9. % COL
12/1/96 / $8,450 / $12,184
PL 95-204
1/1/78 / $3,300 / $4,760 / 4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922 / 2.1 %COL
12/1/97 / $8,628 / $12,440
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279 / 1.3% COL
12/1/98 / $8,741 / $12,602
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716 / 2.4% COL
12/1/99 / $8,951 / $12,905
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241 / 3.5% COL
12/1/00 / $9,265 / $13,357
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620 / 2.6% COL
12/1/01 / $9,516 / $13,719
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$3,531 / 06/01/82 / $4,496 / 12/01/89 / $5,649 / 12/01/96
$3,656 / 12/01/83 / $4,741 / 12/01/90 / $5,688 / 07/01/97
$3,786 / 12/01/84 / $4,918 / 12/01/91 / $5,808 / 12/01/97
$3,905 / 12/01/85 / $5,067 / 12/01/92 / $5,884 / 12/01/98
$3,957 / 12/01/86 / $5,200 / 12/01/93 / $6,026 / 12/01/99
$4,125 / 12/01/87 / $5,347 / 12/01/94 / $6,237 / 12/01/00
$4,292 / 12/01/88 / $5,488 / 12/01/95 / $6,407 / 12/01/01
See M21-1, Part I, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death Pension rates.
August 31, 2001M21-1, Part 1
Change 35
Appendix B
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 91-588
1/1/71 / $1,900 / $3,200 / 7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939
PL 92-298
1/1/72 / $2,200 / $3,500 / 3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224
PL 93-527
1/1/75 / $2,600 / $3,900 / 3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539
PL 94-169
1/1/76 / $2,900 / $4,200 / 3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452 / 2.6% COL
12/1/95 / $8,211 / $11,840
PL 94-432
1/1/77 / $3,100 / $4,460 / 1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562 / 2.9. % COL
12/1/96 / $8,450 / $12,184
PL 95-204
1/1/78 / $3,300 / $4,760 / 4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922 / 2.1 %COL
12/1/97 / $8,628 / $12,440
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279 / 1.3% COL
12/1/98 / $8,741 / $12,602
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716 / 2.4% COL
12/1/99 / $8,951 / $12,905
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241 / 3.5% COL
12/1/00 / $9,265 / $13,357
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$3,531 / 06/01/82 / $4,496 / 12/01/89 / $5,649 / 12/01/96
$3,656 / 12/01/83 / $4,741 / 12/01/90 / $5,688 / 07/01/97
$3,786 / 12/01/84 / $4,918 / 12/01/91 / $5,808 / 12/01/97
$3,905 / 12/01/85 / $5,067 / 12/01/92 / $5,884 / 12/01/98
$3,957 / 12/01/86 / $5,200 / 12/01/93 / $6,026 / 12/01/99
$4,125 / 12/01/87 / $5,347 / 12/01/94 / $6,237 / 12/01/00
$4,292 / 12/01/88 / $5,488 / 12/01/95
See M21-1, Part I, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death
Pension rates. / II(2000)-1
August 22, 2000M21-1, Part 1
Change 32
Appendix B
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 91-588
1/1/71 / $1,900 / $3,200 / 7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939
PL 92-298
1/1/72 / $2,200 / $3,500 / 3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224
PL 93-527
1/1/75 / $2,600 / $3,900 / 3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539
PL 94-169
1/1/76 / $2,900 / $4,200 / 3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452 / 2.6% COL
12/1/95 / $8,211 / $11,840
PL 94-432
1/1/77 / $3,100 / $4,460 / 1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562 / 2.9. % COL
12/1/96 / $8,450 / $12,184
PL 95-204
1/1/78 / $3,300 / $4,760 / 4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922 / 2.1 %COL
12/1/97 / $8,628 / $12,440
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279 / 1.3% COL
12/1/98 / $8,741 / $12,602
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716 / 2.4% COL
12/1/99 / $8,951 / $12,905
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$3,531 / 06/01/82 / $4,496 / 12/01/89 / $5,649 / 12/01/96
$3,656 / 12/01/83 / $4,741 / 12/01/90 / $5,688 / 07/01/97
$3,786 / 12/01/84 / $4,918 / 12/01/91 / $5,808 / 12/01/97
$3,905 / 12/01/85 / $5,067 / 12/01/92 / $5,884 / 12/01/98
$3,957 / 12/01/86 / $5,200 / 12/01/93 / $6,026 / 12/01/99
$4,125 / 12/01/87 / $5,347 / 12/01/94
$4,292 / 12/01/88 / $5,488 / 12/01/95
See M21-1, Part I, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death Pension rates.
II(1999)-1
September 27, 1999M21-1, Part I
Change 31
Appendix B
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 91-588
1/1/71 / $1,900 / $3,200 / 7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939
PL 92-298
1/1/72 / $2,200 / $3,500 / 3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224
PL 93-527
1/1/75 / $2,600 / $3,900 / 3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539
PL 94-169
1/1/76 / $2,900 / $4,200 / 3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452 / 2.6% COL
12/1/95 / $8,211 / $11,840
PL 94-432
1/1/77 / $3,100 / $4,460 / 1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562 / 2.9. % COL
12/1/96 / $8,450 / $12,184
PL 95-204
1/1/78 / $3,300 / $4,760 / 4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922 / 2.1 %COL
12/1/97 / $8,628 / $12,440
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279 / 1.3% COL
12/1/98 / $8,741 / $12,602
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$3,531 / 06/01/82 / $4,496 / 12/01/89 / $5,649 / 12/01/96
$3,656 / 12/01/83 / $4,741 / 12/01/90 / $5,688 / 07/01/97
$3,786 / 12/01/84 / $4,918 / 12/01/91 / $5,808 / 12/01/97
$3,905 / 12/01/85 / $5,067 / 12/01/92 / $5,884 / 12/01/98
$3,957 / 12/01/86 / $5,200 / 12/01/93
$4,125 / 12/01/87 / $5,347 / 12/01/94
$4,292 / 12/01/88 / $5,488 / 12/01/95
See M21-1, Part I, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death Pension rates.
II(1998)-1
II(1998)-1
March 11, 1998M21-1, Part I
Change 27
Appendix B
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 91-588
1/1/71 / $1,900 / $3,200 / 7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939
PL 92-298
1/1/72 / $2,200 / $3,500 / 3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224
PL 93-527
1/1/75 / $2,600 / $3,900 / 3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539
PL 94-169
1/1/76 / $2,900 / $4,200 / 3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452 / 2.6% COL
12/1/95 / $8,211 / $11,840
PL 94-432
1/1/77 / $3,100 / $4,460 / 1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562 / 2.9. % COL
12/1/96 / $8,450 / $12,184
PL 95-204
1/1/78 / $3,300 / $4,760 / 4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922 / 2.1 %COL
12/1/97 / $8,628 / $12,440
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$2,576 / 06/01/79 / $3,957 / 12/01/86 / $5,200 / 12/01/93
$2,950 / 06/01/80 / $4,125 / 12/01/87 / $5,347 / 12/01/94
$3,285 / 06/01/81 / $4,292 / 12/01/88 / $5,488 / 12/01/95
$3,531 / 06/01/82 / $4,496 / 12/01/89 / $5,649 / 12/01/96
$3,656 / 12/01/83 / $4,741 / 12/01/90 / $5,688 / 07/01/97
$3,786 / 12/01/84 / $4,918 / 12/01/91 / $5,808 / 12/01/97
$3,905 / 12/01/85 / $5,067 / 12/01/92
See M21-1, Part I, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death Pension rates.
II(1997)-1
II(1998)-1
April 18, 1997M21-1, Part 1
Change 24
Appendix B
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 91-588
1/1/71 / $1,900 / $3,200 / 7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939
PL 92-298
1/1/72 / $2,200 / $3,500 / 3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224
PL 93-527
1/1/75 / $2,600 / $3,900 / 3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539
PL 94-169
1/1/76 / $2,900 / $4,200 / 3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452 / 2.6% COL
12/1/95 / $8,211 / $11,840
PL 94-432
1/1/77 / $3,100 / $4,460 / 1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562 / 2.9. % COL
12/1/96 / $8,450 / $12,184
PL 95-204
1/1/78 / $3,300 / $4,760 / 4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$2,340 / 10/01/78 / $3,905 / 12/01/85 / $5,067 / 12/01/92
$2,576 / 06/01/79 / $3,957 / 12/01/86 / $5,200 / 12/01/93
$2,950 / 06/01/80 / $4,125 / 12/01/87 / $5,347 / 12/01/94
$3,285 / 06/01/81 / $4,292 / 12/01/88 / $5,488 / 12/01/95
$3,531 / 06/01/82 / $4,496 / 12/01/89 / $5,649 / 12/01/96
$3,656 / 12/01/83 / $4,741 / 12/01/90 / $5,688 / 07/01/97
$3,786 / 12/01/84 / $4,918 / 12/01/91
See M21-1, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death Pension rates.
II(1996)-1
March 7, 1996M21-1, Part 1
Change 21
Appendix B
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 91-588
1/1/71 / $1,900 / $3,200 / 7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939
PL 92-298
1/1/72 / $2,200 / $3,500 / 3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224
PL 93-527
1/1/75 / $2,600 / $3,900 / 3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539
PL 94-169
1/1/76 / $2,900 / $4,200 / 3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452 / 2.6% COL
12/1/95 / $8,211 / $11,840
PL 94-432
1/1/77 / $3,100 / $4,460 / 1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562
PL 95-204
1/1/78 / $3,300 / $4,760 / 4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$2,340 / 10/01/78 / $3,905 / 12/01/85 / $5,067 / 12/01/92
$2,576 / 06/01/79 / $3,957 / 12/01/86 / $5,200 / 12/01/93
$2,950 / 06/01/80 / $4,125 / 12/01/87 / $5,347 / 12/01/94
$3,285 / 06/01/81 / $4,292 / 12/01/88 / $5,488 / 12/01/95
$3,531 / 06/01/82 / $4,496 / 12/01/89
$3,656 / 12/01/83 / $4,741 / 12/01/90
$3,786 / 12/01/84 / $4,918 / 12/01/91
See M21-1, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death
Pension rates.
II(1995)-1
March 2, 1996M21-1, Part 1
Change 20
Appendix B
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
Income Limits / Income Limits / Income LimitsEffective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse
Only or Each Child
(No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse
(With Child or Children)
PL 91-588
1/1/71 / $1,900 / $3,200 / 7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939
PL 92-298
1/1/72 / $2,200 / $3,500 / 3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224
PL 93-527
1/1/75 / $2,600 / $3,900 / 3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197 / 2.8% COL
12/1/94 / $8,002 / $11,539
PL 94-169
1/1/76 / $2,900 / $4,200 / 3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452
PL 94-432
1/1/77 / $3,100 / $4,460 / 1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562
PL 95-204
1/1/78 / $3,300 / $4,760 / 4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION
Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date / Amount / Effective Date$2,340 / 10/01/78 / $3,905 / 12/01/85 / $5,067 / 12/01/92
$2,576 / 06/01/79 / $3,957 / 12/01/86 / $5,200 / 12/01/93
$2,950 / 06/01/80 / $4,125 / 12/01/87 / $5,347 / 12/01/94
$3,285 / 06/01/81 / $4,292 / 12/01/88
$3,531 / 06/01/82 / $4,496 / 12/01/89
$3,656 / 12/01/83 / $4,741 / 12/01/90
$3,786 / 12/01/84 / $4,918 / 12/01/91
See M21-1, Appendix B, pages II-2 and II-3 for Old Law Death
Pension rates.
II(1994)-1
March 17, 1994 M21-1, Part I
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION Change 17
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60) Appendix B
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
INCOME LIMITS INCOME LIMITS
Effective Date / Surviving Spouse (Only) or Each Child (No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse (With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse (Only) or Each Child (No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse (With Child or Children)PL 91-588
1/1/71 / $1,900 / $3,200 / 3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919
PL 92-298
1/1/72 / $2,200 / $3,500 / 3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197
PL 93-527
1/1/75 / $2,600 / $3,900 / 3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452
PL 94-169
1/1/76 / $2,900 / $4,200 / 1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562
PL 94-432
1/1/77 / $3,100 / $4,460 / 4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922
PL 95-204
1/1/78 / $3,300 / $4,760 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939
7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651 / 2.6% COL
12/1/93 / $7,784 / $11,224
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION______
Amount Effective Date_ Amount Effective Date___
See M21-1, Appendix B, $2,340 10/1/78 $3,957 12/1/86
pages II-2 and II-3 for $2,576 6/1/79 $4,125 l2/1/87
Old Law Death Pension $2,950 6/1/80 $4,292 12/1/88
$3,285 6/1/81 $4,496 12/1/89
$3,351 6/1/82 $4,741 12/1/90
$3,656 12/1/83 $4,918 12/1/91
$3,786 12/1/84 $5,067 12/1/92
$3,905 12/1/85 $5,200 12/1/93
II(1993)-1
February 18, 1993 M21-1, Part I
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION Change 12
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60) Appendix B
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
INCOME LIMITATIONS
INCOME LIMITS INCOME LIMITS
Effective Date / Surviving Spouse (Only) or Each Child (No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse (With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse (Only) or Each Child (No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse (With Child or Children)PL 90-275
1/1/69 / $1,600 / $2,900 / 7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651
PL 91-588
1/1/71 / $1,900 / $3,200 / 3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919
PL 92-298
1/1/72 / $2,200 / $3,500 / 3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197
PL 93-527
1/1/75 / $2,600 / $3,900 / 3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452
PL 94-169
1/1/76 / $2,900 / $4,200 / 1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562
PL 94-432
1/1/77 / $3,100 / $4,460 / 4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922
PL 95-204
1/1/78 / $3,300 / $4,760 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620
11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123 / 3.0% COL
12/1/92 / $7,586 / $10,939
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION______
Amount Effective Date_ Amount Effective Date___
See page II-2 for Old Law $2,100 10/1/76 $3,905 12/1/85
Death Pension rates for $2,340 6/1/78 $3,957 l2/1/86
children. $2,576 6/1/79 $4,125 12/1/87
$2,950 6/1/80 $4,292 12/1/88
$3,285 6/1/81 $4,496 12/1/89
$3,531 6/1/82 $4,741 12/1/90
$3,656 12/1/83 $4,918 12/1/91
$3,786 12/1/84 $5,067 12/1/92
II(1992)-1
April 21, 1992 M21-1, Part I
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION Change 9
SAW, WWI, WWII, KOREAN CONFLICT Appendix B
Entitlement Codes (Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
16, 26, 36, and 56
INCOME LIMITATIONS
INCOME LIMITS INCOME LIMITS
Effective Date / Surviving Spouse (Only) or Each Child (No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse (With Child or Children) / Effective Date / Surviving Spouse (Only) or Each Child (No Surviving Spouse) / Surviving Spouse (With Child or Children)PL 356-82
7/1/52 / $1,400 / $2,700 / 11.2% COL
6/1/81 / $4,938 / $7,123
PL 90-275
1/1/69 / $1,600 / $2,900 / 7.4% COL
6/1/82 / $5,304 / $7,651
PL 91-588
1/1/71 / $1,900 / $3,200 / 3.5% COL
12/1/83 / $5,490 / $7,919
PL 92-298
1/1/72 / $2,200 / $3,500 / 3.5% COL
12/1/84 / $5,683 / $8,197
PL 93-527
1/1/75 / $2,600 / $3,900 / 3.1% COL
12/1/85 / $5,860 / $8,452
PL 94-169
1/1/76 / $2,900 / $4,200 / 1.3% COL
12/1/86 / $5,937 / $8,562
PL 94-432
1/1/77 / $3,100 / $4,460 / 4.2% COL
12/1/87 / $6,187 / $8,922
PL 95-204
1/1/78 / $3,300 / $4,760 / 4.0% COL
12/1/88 / $6,435 / $9,279
PL 95-588
1/1/79 / $3,534 / $5,098 / 4.7% COL
12/1/89 / $6,738 / $9,716
9.9% COL
6/1/79 / $3,884 / $5,603 / 5.4% COL
12/1/90 / $7,102 / $10,241
14.3% COL
6/1/80 / $4,440 / $6,405 / 3.7% COL
12/1/91 / $7,365 / $10,620
SBP/MIW ANNUITY LIMITATION______
Amount Effective Date_ Amount Effective Date___
$1,400 9/21/72 $3,786 12/1/84
$2,100 10/1/76 $3,905 l2/1/85
$2,340 10/1/78 $3,957 12/1/86
$2,576 6/1/79 $4,125 12/1/87
$2,950 6/1/80 $4,292 12/1/88
$3,285 6/1/81 $4,496 12/1/89
$3,531 12/1/82 $4,741 12/1/90
$3,656 12/1/83 $4,918 12/1/91
II-1
April 21, 1992 M21-1, Part I
OLD LAW DEATH PENSION Change 9
SAW, WWI, WWII, KOREAN CONFLICT Appendix B
(Entitlement Established Prior to 7/1/60)
CHILDREN ONLY - NO SURVIVING SPOUSE
Entitlement Codes
16, 26, and 36
Total Dependency Code / PL 484-736-28-34* / PL 312-78
6-1-44 / PL 662-79
9-1-46 / Total Dep.
Code
Total | Each Child / Total | Each Child / Total | Each Child
81 | 1C / $15 | $15.00 / $18 | $18.00 / $21.60 | $21.60 / 81
82 | 2C / 22 | 11.00 / 27 | 13.50 / 32.40 | 16.20 / 82
83 | 3C / 30 | 10.00 / 36 | 12.00 / 43.20 | 14.40 / 83
84 | 4C / 33 | 8.25 / 40 | 10.00 / 48.00 | 12.00 / 84
85 | 5C / 36 | 7.20 / 44 | 8.80 / 52.80 | 10.56 / 85
86 | 6C / 39 | 6.50 / 48 | 8.00 / 57.60 | 9.60 / 86
87 | 7C / 42 | 6.00 / 52 | 7.42 / 62.40 | 8.91 / 87
88 | 8C / 45 | 5.62 / 56 | 7.00 / 67.20 | 8.40 / 88
89 | 9C / 48 | 5.33 / 60 | 6.66 / 72.00 | 8.00 / 89
89 Each Additional Child / 3 / 4 / 4.80
*Effective date for WWI beneficiaries 8-1-39(PL 198-76) - for WWII beneficiaries 5-27-44 (PL 312-78)
Total Dependency Code / PL 356-827-1-52 / PL 698-83
10-1-54 / Total Dep.
Code
Total | Each Child / Total | Each Child
81 | 1C / $26.00 | $26.00 / $27.30 | $27.30 / 81
82 | 2C / 39.00 | 19.50 / 40.95 | 20.47 / 82
83 | 3C / 52.00 | 17.33 / 54.60 | 18.20 / 83
84 | 4C / 59.20 | 14.80 / 62.16 | 15.54 / 84
85 | 5C / 66.40 | 13.28 / 69.72 | 13.94 / 85
86 | 6C / 73.60 | 12.26 / 77.28 | 12.88 / 86
87 | 7C / 80.80 | 11.54 / 84.84 | 12.12 / 87
88 | 8C / 88.00 | 11.00 / 92.40 | 11.55 / 88
89 | 9C / 95.20 | 10.57 / 99.96 | 11.10 / 89
89 Each Additional Child / 7.20 / 7.56
II-2