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Adds a new section 1789A to subchapter VIII of title 38 establishing eligibility for hospital care and medical services furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for members of the National Guard who incur a disability while performing State active duty, with specified limitations.
Amends 10 U.S.C. 1204 by (1) inserting a new subclause (III) to paragraph (a)(2)(B)(i) to include 'State active duty (as that term is defined in section 4303 of title 38)' alongside active duty and inactive-duty training, and (2) adding a new subsection (b) that requires the Secretary concerned to reduce retired pay (computed under section 1401) for a member retired under this section based on a disability incurred while performing State active duty to the extent that such retired pay duplicates any other Federal or State benefit based on that disability.
Expands benefits for National Guard members injured while on State active duty. If a Guard member becomes disabled during State-ordered duty, that disability can now qualify them for military disability retirement, and they can receive VA hospital care and medical services for that condition and related issues.
Retired pay may be reduced to prevent double payment when the same disability is covered by other Federal or State benefits. VA care is limited to available appropriations, and any reimbursement to VA comes only after reasonable third‑party claims (like insurance or workers’ compensation) are pursued first.
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 4, 2025 by Stephanie I. Bice · Last progress March 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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