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Amends subsection (a) by (1) striking in the subsection heading and all that follows through and inserting 'Subject'; (2) replacing the phrase 'qualifying service-connected disability' with 'service-connected disability'; and (3) striking paragraph (2).
In paragraph (1), replaces the phrase 'member retired' with 'qualified retiree who is retired'. Strikes existing paragraph (2) and inserts a new paragraph (2) that provides that retired pay of a qualified retiree retired under chapter 61 with fewer than 20 years of creditable service is subject to reduction under sections 5304 and 5305 of title 38 only by the amount (if any) by which the member’s retired pay exceeds 2½ percent of the member’s years of creditable service multiplied by the member’s retired pay base under section 1406(b)(1) or 1407, whichever applies.
Conforming amendments: strikes the final sentence of subsection (a) as amended; strikes subsection (c) and redesignates subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and, in the subsection redesignated as (d), strikes paragraphs (3) and (4). Amends the section heading to read '1414 Members eligible for retired pay who are also eligible for veterans’ disability compensation: concurrent payment of retired pay and disability compensation.' Also updates the item relating to this section in the table of sections at the beginning of title 10.
Amends subsection (f) by striking 'Subsection (d)' and inserting 'Subsection (c)'.
Allows more military retirees to receive both their military retired pay and Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation at the same time. The change expands eligibility to include retirees with service-connected disability ratings below 50% and clarifies how retired pay is reduced for disability retirees with under 20 years of service; it also makes conforming edits and sets the change to take effect on the first day of the first month after enactment.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced January 13, 2025 by Sanford Dixon Bishop · Last progress January 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House