To clarify the computation of combat-related special compensation for disability retirees from the Armed Forces.

1. Adds SEC. 643. CLARIFICATION OF COMPUTATION OF COMBAT-RELATED SPECIAL COMPENSATION FOR CHAPTER 61 DISABILITY RETIREES at the end of subtitle D of title VI

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   (2) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by inserting after "insurable dependent of the member" the following: "(other than a dependent who is also a member of a uniformed service and, because of such membership, automatically insured under this paragraph)".

   Inserted: SEC. 643. CLARIFICATION OF COMPUTATION OF COMBAT-RELATED SPECIAL COMPENSATION FOR CHAPTER 61 DISABILITY RETIREES.

   Inserted: (a) In General.--Section 1413a(b)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "shall be reduced by the amount (if any) by which the amount of the member's retired pay under chapter 61 of this title exceeds" both places it appears and inserting "may not, when combined with the amount of retired pay payable to the retiree after any such reduction under sections 5304 and 5305 of title 38, cause the total of such combined payment to exceed".

   Inserted: (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2013, and shall apply to payments for months beginning on or after that date.

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   At the end of subtitle D of title VI, add the following:

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