; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (8) (A) In the case of an individual described in paragraph (4)(B) (subject to subparagraphs (F) and (G) of this paragraph), the amount of the individual’s primary insurance amount as computed or recomputed under paragraph (1) shall be deemed equal to the sum of— (i) such amount, and (ii) the applicable transitional increase amount (if any). (B) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the term applicable transitional increase amount means, in the case of any individual, the product derived by multiplying— (i) the excess under former law, by (ii) the applicable percentage in relation to the year in which the individual becomes eligible for old-age insurance benefits, as determined by the following table: If the individual becomes The applicable eligible for such benefits in: percentage is: 1979 55 1980 45 1981 35 1982 32 1983 25 1984 20 1985 16 1986 10 1987 3 1988 5. (C) For purposes of subparagraph (B), the term excess under former law means, in the case of any individual, the excess of— (i) the applicable former law primary insurance amount, over (ii) the amount which would be such individual’s primary insurance amount if computed or recomputed under this section without regard to this paragraph and paragraphs (4), (5), and (6). (D) For purposes of subparagraph (C)(i), the term applicable former law primary insurance amount means, in the case of any individual, the amount which would be such individual’s primary insurance amount if it were— (i) computed or recomputed (pursuant to paragraph (4)(B)(i)) under section 215(a) as in effect in December 1978, or (ii) computed or recomputed (pursuant to paragraph (4)(B)(ii)) as provided by subsection (d), (as applicable) and modified as provided by subparagraph (E). (E) In determining the amount which would be an individual’s primary insurance amount as provided in subparagraph (D)— (i) subsection (b)(4) shall not apply