The Major Richard Star Act would allow military members who retire due to combat-related disabilities to receive both their military retirement pay and veterans' disability compensation at the same time, without any reduction to either benefit. Currently, these two payments are often offset against each other, meaning veterans receive less total compensation. The bill applies to service members and former service members who qualify for retirement under the military's disability retirement rules (Chapter 61) and have combat-related disabilities. The legislation takes effect the first day of the month following enactment and applies to all future monthly payments. The bill has broad bipartisan support in the Senate, with sponsors from both parties.
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