CONCORD, NC – In response to reports of unclaimed benefits, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) today reminded all 8th District soldiers whose service was involuntarily extended in Iraq and Afghanistan, of the upcoming deadline to apply for retroactive pay. Soldiers eligible for retroactive pay will receive $500 for each month their service was extended.
“Our nation owes those who answered the call to protect our freedom after September 11th,” said Kissell. “The brave men and women who defend our nation make so many sacrifices, and they deserve to be paid what is owed to them. I want to be sure all those service members know to submit their claims by October 21, 2010 to receive the retroactive pay they so richly deserve.” In 2009, Kissell voted to pass H.R. 2346, the War Supplemental Appropriations Act, which established Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay (RSLSP). The establishment of RSLSP allows service members, veterans, and beneficiaries of service members whose service was involuntarily extended between September 11, 2001 and September 30, 2009 to file claims in order to receive retroactive pay if eligible. For more information or to submit a claim please visit www.defense.gov/stoploss or call Congressman Kissell’s office at 704-786-1612.
