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Combat-Related Special Compensation

A tax-free program that restores retired pay offset by VA disability compensation for veterans with combat-related disabilities.

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Jan 15, 2026
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What would the Major Richard Star Act change about concurrent receipt and who would benefit?

The Major Richard Star Act would eliminate the statutory “offset” that reduces military retired pay when a retiree also receives Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation, extending full ...

Jan 17, 2026
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What documentation and timelines are required to apply for CRSC and how can retroactive awards affect prior tax filings?

Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) is a tax-free program that restores retired pay offset by VA disability compensation for veterans with combat-related disabilities; applications are made to ...