This bill allows certain combat-related disabled military retirees to receive both veterans' disability compensation and retired pay.

This bill, known as the "Major Richard Star Act," amends title 10, United States Code, to allow certain combat-related disabled military retirees to receive both veterans' disability compensation and retired pay. Specifically, it modifies eligibility rules for concurrent receipt of these benefits, ensuring that retirees with fewer than 20 years of service who are eligible for combat-related special compensation can receive both forms of compensation. The bill also includes provisions for the expedited consideration of the related bill (H.R.

This bill allows certain combat-related disabled military retirees to receive both veterans' disability compensation and retired pay.

This bill, known as the "Major Richard Star Act," amends title 10, United States Code, to allow certain combat-related disabled military retirees to receive both veterans' disability compensation and retired pay. Specifically, it modifies eligibility rules for concurrent receipt of these benefits, ensuring that retirees with fewer than 20 years of service who are eligible for combat-related special compensation can receive both forms of compensation. The bill also includes provisions for the expedited consideration of the related bill (H.R.