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A major victory for wounded veterans is on the brink: the Major Richard Star Act, part of a sweeping veterans package, could pass this week, ending a decades-old financial penalty that stripped combat-injured vets of both full retirement pay and VA disability benefits. Named after Army Major Richard Star, the bill would finally let thousands receive both payments without reduction — a lifeline for those forced out of service early. While bipartisan support drives the push, controversy swirls around a funding provision that critics fear could undercut future benefits. With a House vote looming, this moment could reshape how America honors its fallen and wounded heroes.

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