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

October 6, 2011 M21-1, Part 1

Change 57

Appendix B

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

Entitlement Codes No Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/10

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2010 is $13,456 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$13,456. The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2010 is $13,956 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, 2010, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2010 is $13,956 or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 2010 is $18,087 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$18,087. The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2010 is $18,587 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, 2010, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2010 is $18,587 or less.

SPOUSE INCOME EXCLUSION UNDER 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion
12/1/96 / $3,079 / 12/1/04 / $3,688
12/1/97 / $3,144 / 12/1/05 / $3,840
12/1/98 / $3,185 / 12/1/06 / $3,967
12/1/99 / $3,262 / 12/1/07 / $4,059
12/1/00 / $3,377 / 12/1/08 / $4,295
12/1/01 / $3,468 / 12/1/09 / $4,295
12/1/02 / $3,517 / 12/1/10 / $4,295
12/1/03 / $3,591

VI(2010)-1

October 6, 2011M21-1, Part 1

Change 57

Appendix B

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

Entitlement Codes No Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/09

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2009 is $13,456or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$13,456. The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2009 is $13,956or 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, 2009, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2009 is $13,956or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 2009 is $18,087 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$18,087. The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2009 is $18,587or 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, 2009, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2009 is $18,587or less.

SPOUSE INCOME EXCLUSION UNDER 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion
12/1/96 / $3,079 / 12/1/03 / $3,591
12/1/97 / $3,144 / 12/1/04 / $3,688
12/1/98 / $3,185 / 12/1/05 / $3,840
12/1/99 / $3,262 / 12/1/06 / $3,967
12/1/00 / $3,377 / 12/1/07 / $4,059
12/1/01 / $3,468 / 12/1/08 / $4,295
12/1/02 / $3,517 / 12/1/09 / $4,295

VI(2009)-1

October 6, 2011M21-1, Part I Change 57 Appendix B

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

Entitlement Codes 5.8% Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/08

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2008 is $13,456 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$13,456. The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2008 is $13,956 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, 2008, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2008 is $13,956 or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$18,087. The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2008 is $18,587 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, 2008, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2008 is $18,587 or less.

VI(2008)-1

October 6, 2011 M21-1, Part 1

Change 57

Appendix B

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

Entitlement Codes 2.3% Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/07

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2007 is $12,718 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$12,718. The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2007 is $13,218or 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, 2007, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2007 is $13,218or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 2007 is $17,095or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$17,095. The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2007 is $17,595or 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, 2007, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2007 is $17,595or less.

SPOUSE INCOME EXCLUSION UNDER 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion
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 / 12/1/04 / $3,688
12/1/99 / $3,262 / 12/1/05 / $3,840
12/1/00 / $3,377 / 12/1/06 / $3,967
12/1/01 / $3,468 / 12/1/07 / $4,059

VI(2007)-1

October 6, 2011M21-1, Part I Change 57 Appendix B

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

Entitlement Codes 3.3% Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/06

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2006 is $12,432 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$12,432. The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2006 is $12,932 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, 2006, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2006is $12,932 or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 2006 is $16,710 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$16,710 . The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2006 is $17,210 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, 2006, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2006 is $17,210 or less.

SPOUSE INCOME EXCLUSION UNDER 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion
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 / 12/1/04 / $3,688
12/1/99 / $3,262 / 12/1/05 / $3,840
12/1/00 / $3,377 / 12/1/06 / $3,967

VI(2006)-1

October 6, 2011 M21-1, Part 1

Change 57

Appendix B

SECTION 306 DISABILITY PENSION

Entitlement Codes 4.1% Cost-of-Living Increase

14, 24, 34, 64, and 74 Effective 12/1/05

VETERAN ONLY

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2005 is $12,034 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$12,034. The rate entitled to on

December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2005 is $12,534 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, 2005, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2005 is $12,534 or less.

VETERAN WITH DEPENDENTS

The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 2005 is $16,176 or less.

SpecialA/AAllowanceWhenIncomeExceeds$16,176. The rate entitled to on

December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2005 is $16,676 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, 2005, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2005 is $16,676 or less.

SPOUSE INCOME EXCLUSION UNDER 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Effective Date / Exclusion / Effective Date / Exclusion
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 / 12/1/04 / $3,688
12/1/99 / $3,262 / 12/1/05 / $3,840

VI(2005)-1

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.