1See Special Benefit Allowance Rates note below.
38 U.S.C. § 1162
EDITORIAL NOTES
AMENDMENTS2022- Pub. L. 117-328 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and inserted heading, inserted comma after "The Secretary" in introductory provisions, and added subsecs. (b) to (d).Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 117-328, §201(b)(2), substituted "which-"(A) a physician has prescribed for a skin condition which is due to a service-connected disability; and"(B) the Secretary determines causes irreparable damage to the veteran's outergarments." for "which (A) a physician has prescribed for a skin condition which is due to a service-connected disability, and (B) the Secretary determines causes irreparable damage to the veteran's outergarments." 2009- Pub. L. 111-37 substituted "$716" for "$677" in introductory provisions. 2008- Pub. L. 110-324 substituted "$677" for "$662" in introductory provisions. 2006- Pub. L. 109-461, §1006(b), provided that as of the enactment of Pub. L. 109-461 the amendments made by Pub. L. 109-444 were deemed for all purposes not to have taken effect and that Pub. L. 109-444 ceased to be in effect. See Amendment notes below and section 1006(b) of Pub. L. 109-461 set out as a Coordination of Provisions With Pub. L. 109-444 note under section 101 of this title. Pub. L. 109-461, §1005(c), substituted "$662" for "$641". Pub. L. 109-444 which substituted "$662" for "$641", was terminated by Pub. L. 109-461, §1006(b). See Amendment notes above. 2005- Pub. L. 109-111 substituted "$641" for "$600".2004- Pub. L. 108-454 substituted "$600" for "$588".2002- Pub. L. 107-330 substituted "$588" for "$580". 2001- Pub. L. 107-94 substituted "$580" for "$546".1999- Pub. L. 106-118 substituted "$546" for "$528".1997- Pub. L. 105-98 substituted "$528" for "$478". 1993- Pub. L. 103-140 substituted "$478" for "$466". Pub. L. 103-78 substituted "$466" for "$452".1991- Pub. L. 102-152 substituted "$452" for "$436". Pub. L. 102-83 renumbered section 362 of this title as this section. Pub. L. 102-3 substituted "$436" for "$414".1989- Pub. L. 101-237, §112, substituted "Secretary under" for "Administrator under" and "Secretary shall" for "Administrator shall", and substituted "who-" and pars. (1) and (2) for "who because of disability which is compensable under the provisions of this chapter, wears or uses prosthetic or orthopedic appliance or appliances (including a wheelchair) which the Administrator determines tends to wear out or tear the clothing of such a veteran." Pub. L. 101-237, §103, substituted "$414" for "$395".1988- Pub. L. 100-687 substituted "$395" for "$380". 1987- Pub. L. 100-227 substituted "$380" for "$365".1986- Pub. L. 99-576 substituted "$365" for "$360". Pub. L. 99-238 substituted "$360" for "$349".1984- Pub. L. 98-543 substituted "$349" for "$338". Pub. L. 98-223 substituted "$338" for "$327".1982- Pub. L. 97-306, §§103, 107, 108, substituted "$327" for "$305" and repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 97-253, §405(d), eff. Oct. 1, 1982. Pub. L. 97-253, §405(d), (h), eff. Jan. 1, 1983, substituted "$304" for "$305" after "clothing allowance of". 1981- Pub. L. 97-66 substituted "$305" for "$274".1980- Pub. L. 96-385 substituted "$274" for "$240".1979- Pub. L. 96-128 substituted "$240" for "$218".1978- Pub. L. 95-479 substituted "$218" for "$203".1977- Pub. L. 95-117 substituted "$203" for "$190".1976- Pub. L. 94-433, §§301, 404, substituted "$190" for "$175" and "the Administrator shall prescribe" for "he shall prescribe". 1975- Pub. L. 94-71 substituted "$175" for "$150".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2022 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 117-328, div. U, title II, §201(c), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5447, provided that: "The amendments made by subsection (b) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to-"(1) claims for clothing allowance submitted on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 29, 2022]; and"(2) claims for clothing allowance submitted prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, if the veteran who submitted such claim is in receipt of the clothing allowance as of the date of the enactment of this Act."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2009 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 111-37 effective Dec. 1, 2008, see section 3(g) of Pub. L. 111-37 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2008 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 110-324 effective Dec. 1, 2007, see section 3(f) of Pub. L. 110-324 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2005 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 109-111 effective Dec. 1, 2005, see section 2(f) of Pub. L. 109-111 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2001 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 107-94 effective Dec. 1, 2001, see section 7 of Pub. L. 107-94 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1999 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 106-118 effective Dec. 1, 1999, see section 7 of Pub. L. 106-118 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 105-98 effective Dec. 1, 1997, see section 7 of Pub. L. 105-98 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1993 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 103-140 effective Dec. 1, 1993, see section 7 of Pub. L. 103-140 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1991 AMENDMENTS Amendment by Pub. L. 102-152 effective Dec. 1, 1991, see section 7 of Pub. L. 102-152 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title. Amendment by Pub. L. 102-3 effective Jan. 1, 1991, see section 7 of Pub. L. 102-3 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1989 AMENDMENT Amendment by section 103 of Pub. L. 101-237 effective Dec. 1, 1989, see section 106 of Pub. L. 101-237 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1988 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 100-687 effective Dec. 1, 1988, see section 1106 of Pub. L. 100-687 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1987 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 100-227 effective Dec. 1, 1987, see section 107 of Pub. L. 100-227 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1986 AMENDMENTS Amendment by Pub. L. 99-576 effective Dec. 1, 1986, but not effective unless benefit amounts payable under section 401 et seq. of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, are increased effective Dec. 1, 1986, as a result of a determination under section 415(i) of Title 42, see section 107 of Pub. L. 99-576 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title. Amendment by Pub. L. 99-238 effective Dec. 1, 1985, see section 107 of Pub. L. 99-238 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1984 AMENDMENTS Amendment by Pub. L. 98-543 effective Dec. 1, 1984, see section 107 of Pub. L. 98-543 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title. Amendment by Pub. L. 98-223 effective Apr. 1, 1984, see section 107 of Pub. L. 98-223 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1982 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 97-306 effective Oct. 1, 1982, see section 108 of Pub. L. 97-306 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1981 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 97-66 effective Oct. 1, 1981, see section 701(a) of Pub. L. 97-66 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1980 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 96-385 applicable only to payments for months beginning after Sept. 30, 1980, see section 601(a) of Pub. L. 96-385 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1979 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 96-128 effective Oct. 1, 1979, see section 601(a)(1) of Pub. L. 96-128 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1978 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 95-479 effective Oct. 1, 1978, see section 401(a) of Pub. L. 95-479 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1977 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 95-117 effective Oct. 1, 1977, see section 501 of Pub. L. 95-117 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1976 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 94-433 effective Oct. 1, 1976, see section 406 of Pub. L. 94-433 set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1975 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 94-71 effective Aug. 1, 1975, see section 301 of Pub. L. 94-71 set out as a note under section 1114 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATESection effective first day of second calendar month which begins after June 30, 1972, see section 301(a) of Pub. L. 92-328 set out as an Effective Date of 1972 Amendment note under section 1114 of this title.
REPEAL Section 405(d) of Pub. L. 97-253 cited as a credit to this section, was repealed by Pub. L. 97-306, §§107, 108, Oct. 14, 1982, 96 Stat. 1431, 1432, eff. Oct. 1, 1982.
DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION RATE INCREASESFor increases in rates and limitations on Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation, see notes set out under section 1114 of this title.
SPECIAL BENEFIT ALLOWANCE RATES For current VA special benefit allowance rates, see www.va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/special-benefit-allowance-rates/