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Amends subparagraph (A) and subparagraph (B) to strike and insert language specifying clauses (i) and (ii) stating that 'the retired pay of the retiree is not subject to reduction under sections 5304 and 5305 of title 38; and the amount;'.
Replaces subsection (b) with a new special rule for chapter 61 disability retirees providing that a member or former member entitled to retired pay under chapter 61 who is also entitled to veterans' disability compensation for a combat-related disability is entitled to be paid both without regard to sections 5304 and 5305 of title 38.
Makes technical and conforming amendments: strikes the second sentence and subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(1); strikes subsection (c) and redesignates subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and in the redesignated subsection (d) strikes paragraphs (3) and (4). Also amends the section heading.
Amends the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 71 by striking the item relating to section 1414 and inserting a new item.
Conforming amendment striking 'Subsection (d)' and inserting 'Subsection (c)'.
Allows eligible military retirees with combat‑related disabilities to receive both their full military retired pay and their VA disability compensation at the same time, instead of one payment reducing the other. This ends the “offset” for these retirees.
It also updates related defense statutes to reflect that concurrent receipt is fully in effect. The change starts the first day of the first month after it is signed and applies to monthly payments going forward from that date.
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 March 14, 2025 by Gus Bilirakis · Last progress March 14, 2025
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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