Pub. L. 85-857, tit. 38, pt. II, ch. 15, subch. III, sec. 534

Widows of Indian War veterans

EnactedYear: 1958Length: 165 wordsOfficial source
§ 534. Widows of Indian War veterans (a) The Administrator shall pay to the widow of each Indian War veteran who met the service requirements of section 511 of this title a pension at the following monthly rate: (l) $40.64 if she is below seventy years of age; or (2) $65 if she is seventy years of age or older; unless she was the wife of the veteran during his service in one of the Indian Wars, in which case the monthly rate shall be $75. (b) If there is a child of the veteran, the rate of pension paid to the widow under subsection (a) shall be increased by $8.13 per month for each such child. (c) No pension shall be paid to a widow of a veteran under this section unless she was married to him— (1) before March 4, 1917; or (2) for five or more years; or (3) for any period of time if a child was born of the marriage.
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