II 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2025 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 6, 2007 Mr. Akaka (by request) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility criteria for special monthly pension.

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Special monthly pension for wartime veterans 65 years of age and older

(a)

Application of 38 U.S.C. 1513 in determination of eligibility for pension under 38 U.S.C. 1521

(1)Section 1513(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding in subsection (a) of section 1521 immediately following (other than the permanent and total disability requirement. (2)Section 1513 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding a new subsection (c), which provides the following: (c)If a veteran is eligible for basic pension under this section, an increased pension shall be paid to the veteran if the veteran meets the conditions applicable for an increased pension under section 1521 of this title. An increased pension shall be paid to the veteran at the rate prescribed by subsection (e) of section 1521 of this title if the veteran has a permanent and total disability and either has additional disability or disabilities independently ratable at 60 per centum or more, or by reason of a disability or disabilities is permanently housebound but does not qualify for pension at the aid and attendance rate. .