Hegseth supports bill eliminating offsets for combat-disabled military retirees
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he supports the Richard Star Act to give medically retired veterans full compensation.
By Patricia Kime
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Fixing disability and retirement pay is Congress’ next big vets issue
Advocates are hopeful they can finally fix the so-called "concurrent receipt" issue this session, following legislative successes last year.
Disabled veterans advocate Richard Star has died, but his fight for concurrent receipt presses on
Retired Army Maj. Richard Star is remembered for his advocacy on behalf of medically separated veterans.
By Harm Venhuizen
Proposed law would eliminate benefits deduction for military retirees with combat-related injuries or illnesses
The Major Richard Star Act aims to eliminate a benefits "offset" which deducts military retiree pay by the amount of VA disability compensation.
By Dylan Gresik
Concurrent receipt: A call for fair and equitable treatment of military retirees with disabilities
Concurrent receipt should apply fairly and equally to all VA ratings, not just 50 percent or more, says the author of this commentary.
By Steven Fagan