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This bill, named the Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act, proposes a change to existing veterans' benefits law that will allow the surviving spouse of a Medal of Honor recipient to receive a special pension simultaneously with dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC). Currently, recipients of the Medal of Honor, which is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government, are eligible for a special pension. However, previous regulations prevented surviving spouses from receiving both this special pension and DIC benefits at the same time. By removing the specific provision (subparagraph (C) in Section 1562(a)(2) of Title 38 of the United States Code) that previously prohibited concurrent receipt of these benefits, the bill aims to provide additional financial support to the families of Medal of Honor recipients. This change would ensure that these families receive comprehensive financial recognition for their loved one's extraordinary military service and sacrifices.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

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