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  For Immediate Release  
September 20, 2010
Contact: Julia Massimino, 202.225.4695
 
RETROACTIVE PAY DEADLINE SET FOR SOLDIERS AFFECTED BY STOP LOSS
 

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Berman encouraged service members whose service was extended under stop loss orders in Iraq and Afghanistan to file their claims for "stop loss" pay.  The deadline to apply for retroactive pay is October 21, 2010.  Troops eligible for retroactive pay will receive $500 a month for each month their service was extended.  The average benefit is $3,800.  The Defense Department estimates that while 145,400 troops are eligible, only 58,000 claims have been paid out so far. 

For more information or to submit a claim please visit www.defense.gov/stoploss.

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