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How to Read a Rate Table

In general, benefit rates are placed in tables. The top row displays one set of criteria and the left side column displays Picture of a table showing the intersection of row and column.another set.
(In this example, percentage of disability and dependency level.)

The reader chooses a row from the left side column and a column from the top row. Where those two choices intersect is the rate payable based on the conditions shown in the table. (In this example, $323.00 is the rate for a 30% disabled veteran who has a dependent spouse.)

Some tables have few conditions, some have more. Sometimes there are add-in rates, such as Aid & Attendance (A&A) allowances. Occasionally calculations must be made to determine the rate.

Footnotes can also appear in a table. When they do hyper links have been provided from the footnote to its location on the web site.


Hints on How to Use Specific Rate Tables
Compensation & SMC Rate Tables
DIC Rate Table I, Surviving Spouse & Children
    Veteran's Death was On or After January 1, 1993
    Veteran's Death was Before January 1, 1993
Improved Pension
    Disability RateTables
    Death RateTables
Parent(s) DIC Rate Tables





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Reviewed/Updated: April 18, 2001. Page CAP12.