Pass the Major Richard Star Act (S.1032/ H.R.2102)

Currently, VA deducts retirement pay from veterans with a disability rating of less than 50%. These disabled veterans are being "taxed" for their injuries, which is unacceptable to Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). Disability compensation and retirement pay are two separate and different payments, and both programs have very different legislative intents. DoD awards retirement pay for honorable service, while the VA is responsible for disability compensation for service-connected injuries. Conflating the two and forcing deductions in retirement pay is disrespectful toward disabled veterans.

Around November, the Major Richard Star Act will brought to the Floor to finally recognize our combat-wounded veterans with the justice they deserve. Contact your Representative & Senators while they are in your district to let them know how important it is to VOTE YES on the Major Richard Star standalone bill without including a lesser version - and other harmful provisions - via the Take Care Of America's Veterans Act (TCAVA).