Andre Carson: “Concurrent receipt is the offsetting military retired pay, dollar-for-dollar, by the amount of Department of Veterans…”

“Concurrent receipt is the offsetting military retired pay, dollar-for-dollar, by the amount of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) service-connected disability compensation. I am appalled that this Congress has not been able to grant veterans what they have earned. The Senate version of the Defense Authorization bill completely eliminates the current offset between military retired pay and VA disability compensation. Our men and women who have given of themselves deserve more for their sacrifices than an excuse about funding. How dare those people who accept the freedom these brave people declare that any reason is good enough to deny them their due. 402 House members have cosponsored H.R. 303, a bipartisan bill that would permit concurrent receipt in precisely the same manner as the Senate language to the Defense Authorization. The Taylor Motion appropriately insists that the House conferees accept the Senate provision which would eliminate the current offset entirely and allow veterans to collect full retirement pay and disability compensation to which they are entitled. I am sure there is overwhelming support for veterans. Vote in favor of this motion to instruct. Let's prove our appreciation for the veterans who preserved the land of the free.”