Do you believe the Major Richard Star Act needs to be passed?

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:48:38 -0500

If you have not heard of the Major Richard Star Act, the legislation would eliminate the offset for disabled veterans who were medically retired before completing twenty years of service. For some, this would result in a large bump in their monthly benefits. Do you believe this legislation needs to be passed? Can you elaborate on your opinion of the legislation?

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Dec 18 at 2024 4:52 PM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:52:50 -0500

Not real sure what I think of it to be honest. Most folks I know that were medically discharged are now 100% disabled anyway post discharge so there is no offset. 50% and above there is no offset.

Response by MSG Stan Hutchison made Dec 18 at 2024 5:08 PM

MSG Stan Hutchison — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:08:57 -0500

The only change I might make is " combat-disabled" perhaps should be "service connected-disabled"