33 U.S.C. § 771
Repealed. Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXV [LXXXV], § 8512(a)(15), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4759
The increases under this Act shall apply to benefits which commence before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act [ Dec. 23, 1975 ], but no increase in benefits shall be paid for any period prior to the date of enactment of this Act [ Dec. 23, 1975 ], or the date on which the eligibility for benefits commences, whichever is later.”