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 124 STAT. 2885 PUBLIC LAW 111–275—OCT. 13, 2010 (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘(as increased from time to time under paragraph (4))’’ after ‘‘$250’’; (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new para- graph (4): ‘‘(4) Whenever there is an increase in benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) as a result of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)), the Secretary shall, effective on the date of such increase in benefit amounts, increase the amount payable under paragraph (1), as such amount was in effect immediately prior to the date of such increase in benefit amounts, by the same percentage as the percentage by which such benefit amounts are increased. Any increase in a dollar amount under this paragraph shall be rounded down to the next lower whole dollar amount.’’. SEC. 603. PAYMENT OF DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION TO SURVIVORS OF FORMER PRISONERS OF WAR WHO DIED ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1318(b)(3) is amended by striking ‘‘who died after September 30, 1999,’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2011. SEC. 604. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS FROM CONSIDERATION AS INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF VETERANS PENSION BENE- FITS. (a) EXCLUSION.—Section 1503(a) is amended— (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph (10); (2) by redesignating paragraph (11) as paragraph (12); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following new paragraph (11): ‘‘(11) payment of a monetary amount of up to $5,000 to a veteran from a State or municipality that is paid as a vet- erans’ benefit due to injury or disease; and’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to determinations of income for calendar years beginning after October 1, 2011. SEC. 605. COMMENCEMENT OF PERIOD OF PAYMENT OF ORIGINAL AWARDS OF COMPENSATION FOR VETERANS RETIRED OR SEPARATED FROM THE UNIFORMED SERVICES FOR CATA- STROPHIC DISABILITY. (a) COMMENCEMENT OF PERIOD OF PAYMENT.—Subsection (a) of section 5111 is amended— (1) by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ after ‘‘(a)’’; (2) in paragraph (1), as so designated by paragraph (1) of this subsection, by striking ‘‘in subsection (c) of this section’’ and inserting ‘‘in paragraph (2) and subsection (c)’’; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ‘‘(2)(A) In the case of a veteran who is retired or separated from the active military, naval, or air service for a catastrophic disability or disabilities, payment of monetary benefits based on an award of compensation based on an original claim shall be made as of the date on which such award becomes effective as provided under section 5110 of this title or another applicable provision of law. 38 USC 1503 note. 38 USC 1318 note. 38 USC 1318.