Jul 09, 2022
Background
Our nation’s combat disabled veterans are being denied full access to their hard-earned benefits. Over 50,000 medically retired veterans — many of whom are Purple Heart recipients — are forbidden from receiving their full retirement pay and disability compensation.
The VFW firmly believes that Department of Defense retired pay and Department of Veterans Affairs service-connected disability compensation are fundamentally different benefits, earned for different reasons, yet Congress has failed to acknowledge and act on this long-standing injustice.
The VFW demands that Congress includes the Major Richard Star Act as an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023.
Take Action
Time is of the essence, so you must contact your members of Congress today and tell them to support the Major Richard Star Act as an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023. Purple Heart recipients have already waited too long for their earned benefits!
Contact your members of Congress TODAY and demand they include the Major Richard Star Act as an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023.