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Full Benefits for Disabled Veterans

This act aims to ensure that veterans with service-connected disabilities can receive both their military retired pay and disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, without one reducing the other. This means more veterans will be able to keep their full benefits, improving their financial well-being.
Key points
Veterans with service-connected disabilities will be able to receive both full military retired pay and disability compensation.
The act expands eligibility for concurrent receipt of both benefits to a broader group of veterans, including those with lower disability ratings.
Changes are effective as of January 1, 2021, applying to payments from that date forward.
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Print number: 117_HR_303
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Process start date: 2021-01-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Retired Pay Restoration Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_303.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans with service-connected disabilities will be able to receive both full military retired pay and disability compensation.
  • The act expands eligibility for concurrent receipt of both benefits to a broader group of veterans, including those with lower disability ratings.
  • Changes are effective as of January 1, 2021, applying to payments from that date forward.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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