The bill significantly alters the existing statutory framework governing how separation pay affects a veteran's eligibility for disability compensation. By preventing deductions from disability benefits based on previously received separation pay, the Act seeks to protect veterans from experiencing financial hardship due to what can often be complicated and overlapping sources of federal assistance. Moreover, it limits the authority of the Secretary of Defense to recoup separation pay from military retirees or those receiving retainer pay, offering a safeguard to ensure that deductions do not exceed reasonable thresholds.
Summary
House Bill 3489, titled the 'Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act of 2023', aims to amend Title 10 of the United States Code to eliminate the recoupment of separation pay, special separation benefits, and voluntary separation incentive payments from members of the Armed Forces who subsequently receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. This legislation seeks to ensure that veterans who receive such compensation are not penalized financially due to their past separation from military service.
Contention
One notable point of contention regarding HB3489 revolves around the implications of these changes for federal budget allocations and potential impacts on military finance. Critics may raise concerns about the fiscal responsibility of preventing recoupments, while advocates argue that fairness in benefits is paramount. Additionally, there may be debates about how this bill affects the process and authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs in handling compensation claims. As with many veterans' legislation, this bill will require careful balancing of both fiscal management and support for those who have served.
Retired Pay Restoration Act This bill allows the receipt of both military retired pay and veterans' disability compensation with respect to any service-connected disability. Under current law, only individuals with service-connected disabilities rated at 50% or more receive both without offset. Individuals who were retired or separated after at least 20 years of military service due to a service-connected disability shall be eligible for the full concurrent receipt of both veterans' disability compensation and either military retired pay or combat-related special pay.
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A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 25.) Effective date: 03/28/2025.
A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1080.)