Allow medically retired combat-injured veterans to receive both benefits

Joe Courtney called for House passage of the Major Richard Star Act, which would change federal law so combat-injured veterans forced into medical retirement can receive both their full Department of Defense retirement pay and their Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation. He urged House members to vote yes and send the bill to the Senate.

Context: The proposal applies to combat-injured veterans forced into medical retirement. The bill was pending when Courtney called for its passage.

In their own words

H.R. 2102 will be up for consideration because of a discharge petition to finally end this injustice

The source

Ahead of Veterans Day, Courtney Calls for Passage of the Major Richard Star Act

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