P and S waves in Earth's mantle and core [edit]. When an earthquake occurs, seismographs near the epicenter are able to record both P and S waves, but those at a greater distance no longer detect the high frequencies of the first S wave.
Best Answer: CONUS COLA is a taxable allowance. There is an additional amount calculated into the figure to compensate for the additional tax burden. OCONUS COLA is non-taxable.
This person would receive a reduced benefit based on the $2,926.90 PIA. The first COLA this individual could receive is the one effective for December 2018. See the monthly benefit amount for this example and other examples with maximum-taxable earnings. Monthly Benefit Amounts Monthly retirement benefits derived from the PIA may be higher or lower than the PIA.