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PUBLIC LAWS-CH. 369-SEPT. 20 , 1945 (a) to (j), shall be increased by $35 per month; and in the event of anatomical loss or loss of use of one foot, or one hand, or blindness of one eye, having only light perception, in addition to the require- ment for any of the rates specified in subparagraphs (1) to (n), inclusive, of part I, paragraph II, as herein amended, the rate of pension shall be increased by $35 per month for each such loss or loss of use, but in no event to exceed $300 per month. "(1) If the disabled person, as the result of service-incurred dis- ability, has suffered the anatomical loss, or loss of use of both hands, or both feet, or of one hand and one foot, or is blind in both eyes, with 5/200 visual acuity or less, or is permanently bedridden or so help- less as to be in need of regular aid and attendance, the monthly pension shall be $200. "(m) If the disabled person, as the result of service-incurred dis- ability, has suffered the anatomical loss or loss of use of two extremities at a level, or with complications, preventing natural elbow or knee action with prosthesis in place, or has suffered blindness in both eyes, rendering him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attend- ance, the monthly pension shall be $235. "(n) If the disabled person, as the result of service-incurred dis- ability, has suffered the anatomical loss of two extremities so near the shoulder or hip as to prevent the use of a prosthetic appliance or has suffered the anatomical loss of both eyes, the monthly pension shall be $265. "(o) If the disabled person, as the result of service-incurred dis- ability, has suffered disability under conditions which would entitle him to two or more of the rates provided in one or more of the sub- paragraphs (1) to (n), inclusive, of part I, paragraph II of this Regulation, no condition being considered twice in the determination, or has suffered total deafness in combination with total blindness with 5/200 visual acuity or less, the monthly pension shall be $300. "(p) In the event the disabled person's service-incurred disabilities exceed the requirements for any of the rates prescribed herein, the Administrator, in his discretion, may allow the next higher rate or an intermediate rate, but in no event in excess of $300." SEC. 2 . Subparagraphs (k) to (o) of paragraph II, part II, Veterans Regulations Numbered 1 (a), as amended, are hereby amended, and a new subparagraph (p) added to said paragraph II, to read as follows: Ratesforeetime- "(k) If the disabled person, as the result of service-incurred dis- blii ability, has suffered the anatomical loss or loss of use of one foot, or one hand, or blindness of one eye, having only light perception, the rate of pension provided in part II, paragraph II, subparagraphs (a) to (j), shall be increased by $26.25 per month; and in the event of anatomical loss or loss of use of one foot, or one hand, or blindness of one eye, having only light perception, in addition to the requirement for any of the rates specified in subparagraphs (1) to (n), inclusive, of part II, paragraph II, as herein amended, the rate of pension shall be increased by $26.25 per month for each such loss or loss of use but in no event to exceed $225 per month. "(1) If the disabled person, as the result of service-incurred dis- ability, has suffered the anatomical loss, or loss of use of both hands, or both feet, or of one hand and one foot, or is blind in both eyes, with 5/200 visual acuity or less, or is permanently bedridden or so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance, the monthly pension shall be $150. "(m) If the disabled person, as the result of service-incurred dis- ability, has suffered the anatomical loss or loss of use of two extremities at a level, or with complications, preventing natural elbow or knee action with prosthesis in place, or has suffered blindness in both eyes, [59 STAT.