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This week in veterans news: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backs the Richard Star Act; the VA is hiring to fill critical medical vacancies.

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Source	https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2026-05-01/veterans-update-hegseth-richard-star-act,-pearl-harbor-funerals-21549912.html
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The bill has stalled in Congress over several sessions because of the cost — an estimated $9.75 billion over 10 years.

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Source	https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2026-04-15/richard-star-act-blumenthal-bilirakis-try-again-21387389.html
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Current law bars veterans who were forced to medically retire before 20 years of service from receiving full retirement and disability benefits.

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