(a)Maximum annual rates of improved pension. The maximum annual rates of improved pension for the following categories of beneficiaries shall be the amounts specified in 38 U.S.C. 1521 and 1542 , as increased from time to time under 38 U.S.C. 5312 . Each time there is an increase under 38 U.S.C. 5312 , the actual rates will be published in the "Notices" section of the FEDERAL REGISTER. (1) Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1521(b) or (c) )
(2) Veterans in need of aid and attendance. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1521(d) )
(3) Veterans who are housebound. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1521(e) )
(4) Two veterans married to one another; combined rates. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1521(f) )
(5) Surviving spouse alone or with a child or children of the deceased veteran in custody of the surviving spouse. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1541(b) or (c) )
(6) Surviving spouses in need of aid and attendance. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1541(d) )
(7) Surviving spouses who are housebound. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1541(e) )
Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501
Improved pension. See § 3.1(w) . Child. See § 3.57(d) . Definition of living with. See § 3.60 . Exclusions from income. See § 3.272 .