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Increased Benefits for Disabled Veterans: Major Richard Star Act

This act aims to increase financial support for certain military retirees receiving disability benefits. It allows disabled veterans discharged due to injuries, even if they served less than 20 years, to receive full disability compensation and military retired pay without deductions. This means more money for eligible veterans, improving their financial situation.
Key points
Veterans discharged due to disability with less than 20 years of service can now receive full disability compensation and military retired pay.
The act removes previous limitations that reduced military retired pay for veterans also receiving disability benefits.
Changes take effect on the first day of the month after enactment, impacting future payments.
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Print number: 118_HR_1282
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Process start date: 2023-03-01