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Bilirakis Testifies on Bill to Provide Veterans Full Compensation

June 24, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, today testified on his legislation, H.R. 303, the Retired Pay Restoration Act, to allow military retirees to receive both military retired pay and VA disability compensation.

"Those brave men and women who return from serving our country should be able to receive the benefits promised to them. Military retirement pay and service-connected disability compensation are two completely different benefits. One does not diminish the merits of the other," said Bilirakis. "Passing this legislation is one important way to honor the sacrifices our nation's heroes have made by serving our country. We must ensure that they get the benefits they have earned and deserve."

To view Congressman Bilirakis' testimony, click here.