Major Richard Star Act allows concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related.
The Major Richard Star Act amends title 10, United States Code, to allow concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities. This means that eligible veterans can receive both forms of compensation simultaneously without reduction. The bill also includes technical and conforming amendments to reflect the end of the concurrent receipt phase-in period. The changes will take effect on the first day of the first month after the enactment of the Act.
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