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Richard Star Act could give combat-injured veterans both disability and retirement pay
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk Dominique Leh , as published by KXXV
· June 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This issue affects a significant number of veterans, with estimates suggesting over 50,000 are impacted.
Legislation is being reviewed that could benefit combat-injured veterans. A proposed law would change the current policy where medically retired veterans lose part of their retirement pay when receiving disability pay. This issue affects a significant number of veterans, with estimates suggesting over 50,000 are impacted.
The proposed change is part of a larger piece of legislation. It aims to allow combat-injured veterans to receive both types of pay. Further details about the proposal are available from the source.
The estimated cost of this change over 10 years is substantial, at $78 billion. More information about the legislation and its progress can be found through KXXV.
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Category: local Published: June 12, 2026 Source: KXXV Reading time: 1 min
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