He got $30K to leave the military when it needed to downsize. Now the government wants that money back.
As a veteran who dedicated years of my life in service to my country, the recent news about the government seeking repayment of separation benefits hits close to home. It is disheartening to see that the very government we swore to protect is now turning its back on us when we are in need. The law that prohibits veterans from receiving disability and special separation pay simultaneously is a clear injustice that has affected thousands of veterans in the past decade.
The fact that at least 79,000 veterans have been forced to repay various separation benefits between 2013 and 2020 is a stark reminder of how little value the government places on the sacrifices made by those who have served in the military.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker