Advocacy
MOAA Urges Congress to Pass the Major Richard Star Act at Capitol Hill Press Conference
Waiting is not an option to support tens of thousands of combat-wounded veterans.
MOAA has long fought to end the unjust offset faced by medically retired servicemembers who lose a dollar of retirement pay for every dollar collected in VA disability pay.
This page offers resources and guidance for Chapter 61 retirees and their families, including those with combat-related injuries.
It also offers the latest updates on MOAA's efforts to secure concurrent receipt for all of these retirees, and how you can help support the cause.
Waiting is not an option to support tens of thousands of combat-wounded veterans.
Secretary Pete Hegseth weighed in on the Major Richard Star Act during Senate testimony last month.
As MOAA members visited congressional offices, lawmakers and other advocates spoke out on the need to pass the Major Richard Star Act.
MOAA helps you understand your concurrent receipt choices.
A crash course in CRSC, with links to more resources.
Who is eligible, what is available, and what else retirees need to know.