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2 min readQuad-Cities Veteran Advocates for Military Retirement Legislation
TrueGov Editorial Team•5 months ago•2 min read

Combat-injured veterans seek congressional action on retirement benefits
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A Bettendorf veteran named Bob Stark is advocating for the passage of the Major Richard Star Act in Congress. The legislation addresses a financial challenge faced by thousands of veterans who were medically retired due to combat injuries. Under current regulations, these veterans must choose between receiving disability benefits or their full retirement pay, rather than being eligible for both simultaneously.