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Increased Benefits for Disabled Veterans

This act aims to increase financial support for retired military personnel with disabilities. It allows more veterans to receive both military retired pay and disability compensation concurrently, improving their financial well-being. The changes also extend to veterans with shorter service periods.
Key points
Veterans with a service-connected disability rated less than 50% can now receive both retired pay and disability compensation.
Disabled retirees with less than 20 years of service will also be eligible for concurrent receipt of both benefits.
The act removes previous limitations on combining these benefits, meaning more money for eligible veterans.
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Print number: 117_HR_333
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]
Process start date: 2021-01-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_333.

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 2021-01-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans with a service-connected disability rated less than 50% can now receive both retired pay and disability compensation.
  • Disabled retirees with less than 20 years of service will also be eligible for concurrent receipt of both benefits.
  • The act removes previous limitations on combining these benefits, meaning more money for eligible veterans.
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. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2].

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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