Major Richard Star Act
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
Overview
The Major Richard Star Act amends U.S. law to allow combat-related disability retirees to receive both their retired pay and veterans’ disability compensation concurrently, without reduction of the retired pay. It clarifies eligibility criteria and makes changes to existing regulations to streamline the process for receiving these benefits. The act also includes technical amendments to ensure consistency and clarity within the relevant sections of the law.
Key provisions
- Allows combat-related disability retirees to receive both retired pay and veterans’ disability compensation simultaneously.
- Eliminates reductions to retired pay for those receiving concurrent benefits.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘creditable service’ for the purposes of concurrent receipt.
- Modifies existing regulations regarding payment of benefits to chapter 61 disability retirees.
- Removes provisions related to a phase-in period for concurrent receipt.
- Updates the section heading and table of sections to reflect the changes.
- Amends section 1413a(f) to adjust the subsection regarding eligibility.
Who is affected
- Veterans with combat-related disabilities
- Military retirees under Chapter 61
- The Department of Veterans Affairs
- The Department of Defense
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