A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to support the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102) to allow medically retired service members to receive full access to their much-deserved retirement pay and benefits.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution urges the United States Congress to support the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102). The Act aims to allow medically retired service members to receive full access to their retirement pay and benefits, which are currently reduced for those with less than 20 years of service and certain disability ratings. The resolution highlights the plight of veterans like Major Richard Star, who faced challenges in receiving benefits after a medical retirement due to restrictions in the current system.
Key provisions
- Urges Congress to support H.R. 2102 (the Major Richard Star Act).
- Aims to remove restrictions on retirement pay for medically retired service members.
- Specifically addresses the offset of retirement pay against disability pay for those with less than 20 years of service and a disability rating below 50%.
- Recognizes that approximately 50,000 veterans are currently ineligible for concurrent benefits.
- References an estimated monthly offset of $1,900 per month for affected veterans.
- Focuses on ensuring full access to retirement pay and Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits.
- Honors the wishes of Major Richard Star’s widow regarding legislation to remove these restrictions.
Who is affected
- Medically retired service members
- Veterans with disabilities
- The Department of Veterans Affairs
- Members of Congress from Pennsylvania
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Benjamin Sanchez
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