Calls for support of the Major Richard Starr Act and advocates for verbiage changes to include non-combat-related disability benefits.

The Major Richard Starr Act has significant traction and is expected to pass this year. It addresses the concurrent receipt of retirement benefits and combat-related disability benefits. The act is essential for ensuring that service members receive the full range of benefits they are entitled to, regardless of whether their disabilities are combat-related. Expanding this coverage to non-combat-related disabilities would provide fair and comprehensive support to all disabled veterans, recognizing their sacrifices and service.

The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States recommends to the Congress of the United States legislation in continued support of the Major Richard Starr Act and advocates for changes to include non-combat-related disability benefits.