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Ending 'Disabled Veterans Tax': Full Concurrent Pay for Veterans with Less Than 50% Disability.

This Act eliminates previous offsets, allowing military retirees with a service-connected disability rated less than 50% to receive both full retired pay and full veterans disability compensation concurrently. This change significantly increases the income for thousands of veterans who previously had their benefits reduced or offset. Furthermore, it extends eligibility for concurrent receipt to disability retirees with less than 20 years of service.
Key points
Veterans with service-connected disabilities rated less than 50% will now receive both full military retired pay and full veterans disability compensation simultaneously.
Eligibility for concurrent receipt is extended to disability retirees (Chapter 61) even if they have less than 20 years of creditable service.
The changes eliminate the benefit offset mechanism (the 'Disabled Veterans Tax'), resulting in higher monthly income for eligible veterans.
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Print number: 118_HR_333
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]
Process start date: 2023-01-12
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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 118_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 2023-01-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans with service-connected disabilities rated less than 50% will now receive both full military retired pay and full veterans disability compensation simultaneously.
  • Eligibility for concurrent receipt is extended to disability retirees (Chapter 61) even if they have less than 20 years of creditable service.
  • The changes eliminate the benefit offset mechanism (the 'Disabled Veterans Tax'), resulting in higher monthly income 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 2025-12-30.

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