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Full Benefits for Veterans: Ending Retired Pay Offset for Disability Compensation.

This Act eliminates the rule that required retired service members with service-connected disabilities to forfeit a dollar of their earned military retired pay for every dollar received in veterans' disability compensation. The change allows all eligible veterans, regardless of their disability rating (even below 50%), to receive both full military retired pay and full disability compensation from the VA concurrently. This directly improves the personal finances of thousands of veterans who previously lost a portion of their earned benefits.
Key points
All retired service members with a service-connected disability will be able to receive both full military retired pay and full VA disability compensation simultaneously.
The Act extends the Concurrent Receipt authority to veterans with disability ratings below 50%, who were previously excluded from full concurrent payment.
The changes are effective retroactively from January 1, 2021, potentially leading to back payments for eligible veterans.
Eliminates the financial sacrifice where disability compensation was deducted from military retired pay, increasing veterans' disposable income.
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Print number: 118_HR_303
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Process start date: 2023-01-11
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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 118_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 2023-01-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All retired service members with a service-connected disability will be able to receive both full military retired pay and full VA disability compensation simultaneously.
  • The Act extends the Concurrent Receipt authority to veterans with disability ratings below 50%, who were previously excluded from full concurrent payment.
  • The changes are effective retroactively from January 1, 2021, potentially leading to back payments for eligible veterans.
  • Eliminates the financial sacrifice where disability compensation was deducted from military retired pay, increasing veterans' disposable income.
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 2025-12-30.

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