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Military retirees generally must forfeit one dollar in retired pay for every dollar of VA disability compensation they receive. However, signs are that Congress will pass legislation to eliminate that inequity over a five year period for retirees with disability ratings of 60 percent or higher. The VA estimates that perhaps 80,000 would be in line for a pay hike, from a minimum of $790 a month for 60 percent disabled to a minimum of $2163 a month for 100 percent disabled. In addition, as many as 118,000 retirees now drawing VA compensation might file for a review of disabilities with hopes of moving into the 60 percent or higher brackets. In addition, some 700,000 new claims could be expected within five years, said a VA official. |
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