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This bill, known as the Retired Pay Restoration Act, aims to expand the ability of retired military members with service-connected disabilities to receive both their military retirement pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation, regardless of their disability rating. Currently, military retirees have been subject to a longstanding rule that required them to offset their retirement pay by the amount of disability compensation they receive. The bill acknowledges previous congressional efforts to gradually reduce this offset, particularly for those with 100% disability ratings or combat-related disabilities. The new legislation would remove remaining restrictions, allowing military retirees with service-connected disabilities rated less than 50% to receive both their full retirement pay and VA disability compensation. This change would apply to qualified retirees who are entitled to retired pay and veterans' disability compensation, with some exceptions for those retired under specific circumstances with less than 20 years of service. The amendments are set to take effect from January 1, 2021, and reflect Congress's stated belief that military retirement pay earned through service and sacrifice should not be reduced due to a veteran's disability compensation eligibility.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/303/all-info