### Question
How is the "delinquent amount" defined?


### Answer
The term **delinquent amount** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1008* as follows -

> an amount—


(A) in excess of the correct amount of the payment under this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1008*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER VIII-SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN WORLD WAR II VETERANS**

