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This concurrent resolution urges Congress to modify existing federal laws (specifically 38 U.S.C. § 5304 and 10 U.S.C. § 12316) to allow members of the United States reserves and National Guard to simultaneously receive both their active service pay and disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Currently, veterans are prohibited from receiving both forms of compensation simultaneously, which creates a financial hardship for service members with disabilities who wish to continue serving. The resolution highlights that this restriction creates an unjust scenario where veterans must choose between receiving disability support or continuing their military service, effectively discouraging disabled veterans from participating in reserve or National Guard duties. By providing context specific to Michigan, the resolution notes that in 2023, 83.1% of reserve and National Guard members were under 41 years old, and 31,155 individuals between 17-44 received VA disability compensation, suggesting a significant population that could benefit from this policy change. The resolution calls for transmitting this request to key federal government leaders, including the President, VA Secretary, congressional leadership, and Michigan's congressional delegation.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HCR-0003