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US S208

US S208
Retired Pay Restoration Act


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Introduced
01/24/2019
In Committee
01/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit certain retired members of the uniformed services who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or Combat-Related Special Compensation, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Retired Pay Restoration Act, proposes to amend Title 10 of the United States Code to allow certain retired members of the uniformed services with a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs and either their retired pay or Combat-Related Special Compensation. The bill would remove the current 50% disability rating requirement, allowing those with lower disability ratings to receive concurrent payments. The bill also includes clerical amendments to standardize the language around qualified retirees and disability retirees, and specifies an effective date of January 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (33)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 01/24/2019)

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