Measure to boost pay for some injured vets moves ahead

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Measure to boost pay for some injured vets moves ahead
By Leo Shane III
Wednesday, Jun 21
Troops and veterans pause before participating in a march at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. (Ken Scar/Army)

Tens of thousands of wounded service members could see their disability payouts significantly boosted under a measure advanced by a key congressional committee on Wednesday.

The measure — known as the Major Richard Star Act — still faces a long legislative path ahead. But for veterans advocates who have been pushing for the reforms for years, Wednesday’s action represents a significant step forward in addressing what they say is an injustice for troops who have already sacrificed so much on behalf of their country.

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