washingtonscene
Non-Health Care Issues
Issue Senate (H.R. 1585) House (H.R. 1585) MOAA Position
Paid-up Survivor Implement coverage as of No similar provision. Support Senate provision.
Benefit Plan (SBP) Oct. 1, 2007 (versus Oct. 1,
coverage 2008, in current law).
Offset of SBP annui- End deduction of DIC from Provide a special “first- Support Senate provision.
ties by VA Dependency SBP annuities if service step” payment of $40
and Indemnity Com- caused the death, effective a month to survivors
pensation (DIC) Oct. 1, 2007. denied full SBP due to
receipt of DIC.
Concurrent receipt Implement full concurrent No similar provision. Support Senate provision.
for disabled retirees receipt retroactive to Jan. 1,
deemed unemployable 2005 (versus current date
of Oct. 1, 2009).
Combat-Related Spe- Expand eligibility to all Cover medical retirees with Support Senate provision.
cial Compensation medically retired for combat 15+ years of service and at
(CRSC) disabilities before attaining least 60% combat-related
20 years of service. disability.
Military pay raise 3.5% raise for active duty, 3.5% raise Jan. 1, 2008. Support House provision.
Guard, and Reserve service- Add extra 0.5% each year
members Jan. 1, 2008. for FY 2009-2012.
Disability retirement DoD must use VA ratings Require case managers for Support both provisions.
system reform and count all unfitting servicemembers in disabil-
injuries. ity process.
Guard/Reserve Reduce retirement age No provision. Support Senate version.
retirement proportional to active duty
since Oct. 1, 2001. Allow
130 (versus 90) maximum
points earnable in one year.
Guard/Reserve GI Bill Authorize use for 10 years Consolidate all GI Bill Support both provisions.
after leaving service. authorities under one law.
Dependent education Similar provision except au- Authorize $65 million aid Support $65 million House
thorize $45 million plus $5 to schools serving military provision and Senate $5
million for schools serving population, including those million for schools with se-
disabled dependents. affected by BRAC. verely disabled dependents.
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