Limitations on modifications
(A) In general
(A)In general#
Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C) and paragraphs (4) and (5), no modification or adjustment of any qualified military benefit after September 9, 1986 , shall be taken into account.
(B)Exception for certain adjustments to cash benefits#
Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any adjustment to any qualified military benefit payable in cash which—
(i) is pursuant to a provision of law or regulation (as in effect on September 9, 1986 ), and
(ii) is determined by reference to any fluctuation in cost, price, currency, or other similar index.
(B)(i)#
is pursuant to a provision of law or regulation (as in effect on September 9, 1986 ), and
(B)(ii)#
is determined by reference to any fluctuation in cost, price, currency, or other similar index.
(C)Exception for death gratuity adjustments made by law#
Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any adjustment to the amount of death gratuity payable under chapter 75 of title 10, United States Code, which is pursuant to a provision of law enacted after September 9, 1986 .