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Protected Pensions Rate Tables – Effective 12/1/16
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Protected Pensions Rate Tables – Effective 12/1/16
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Section 306 Disability |
Section 306 Death
Old Law Disability |
Old Law Death.
| Section 306 Disability Pension | Section 306 Death Pension |
| Old Law Disability Pension | Old Law Death Pension |
Section 306 Disability Pension - Veteran without Dependents
.3% Cost-of-Living Increase Effective 12/01/2016
| Veteran Status | Condition | Income Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran ONLY | The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2016 is | $14,680 or less |
| Special A/A Allowance When Income Exceeds $14,680 | The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2016 is | $15,208 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, 2016, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2016 is | $15,208 or less |
Section 306 Disability Pension Spouse Income Exclusion Under 38 CFR 3.262(b)(2)
Effective 12/1/16= $4,688
Section 306 Disability Pension - Veteran with Dependents
.3% Cost-of-Living Increase Effective 12/01/2016
| Veteran Status | Condition | Income Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran with Dependents | The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the IVAP for 2016 is | $19,733 or less |
| Special A/A Allowance When Income Exceeds $19,733 | The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the veteran's IVAP for 2016 is | $20,260 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, 2016, or later and the veteran's IVAP for 2016 is | $20,260 or less |
Section 306 Death Pension
.3% Cost-of-Living Increase Effective 12/01/2016
| Dependent Status | Condition | Income Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving Spouse ONLY | The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the surviving spouse's IVAP for 2016 is | $14,680 or less |
| Surviving Spouse AND Child(ren) | The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the surviving spouse's IVAP for 2016 is | $19,733 or less |
| Child(ren) ONLY | The rate entitled to on December 31, 1978, may be continued if the child's IVAP for 2016 is | $12,003 or less |
Section 306 Death Pension SBP/MIW Annuity Limitation
Effective 12/01/16 = $8,656
Old Law Disability Pension
.3% Cost-of-Living Increase Effective 12/01/2016
| Veteran's Dependent Status | Income Limits |
|---|---|
| Unmarried Veterans | $12,854 |
| Veteran and Spouse or Minor Child (no spouse) | $18,528 |
| Veteran's Entitlement | Rates Payable |
|---|---|
| Basic Rates | $66.15 |
| 10 Years or Age 65 | $78.75 |
| If Entitled to A/A | $135.45 |
| If Entitled to HB | $100.00 |
Old Law Death Pension
.3% Cost-of-Living Increase Effective 12/01/2016
| Beneficiary | Income Limit |
|---|---|
| Surviving Spouse Only or Each Child (No Surviving Spouse) | $12,854 |
| Surviving Spouse (With Child or Children) | $18,528 |
Old Law Death Pension SBP/MIW Annuity Limitation = $8,656
.3% Cost-of-Living Increase Effective 12/01/2016
