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Full Retirement Pay and Disability Compensation for Disabled Veterans.

This bill removes financial restrictions for retired service members with service-connected disabilities. Veterans will now be able to receive both their full military retired pay and their full disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) simultaneously, significantly increasing their monthly income. These changes are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2024.
Key points
End of Offset: Military retirees with disabilities will no longer have their retired pay reduced by the amount of their VA disability compensation.
Concurrent Payment: Allows for the simultaneous receipt of full retirement pay for years of service and full disability compensation.
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Print number: 118_S_1515
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2023-05-10
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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_S_1515.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • End of Offset: Military retirees with disabilities will no longer have their retired pay reduced by the amount of their VA disability compensation.
  • Concurrent Payment: Allows for the simultaneous receipt of full retirement pay for years of service and full disability compensation.
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 Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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