The House approved a major package to restore full military retirement pay and VA disability compensation for combat-injured retirees without requiring 20 years of service. While the core benefit for 58,000 veterans received bipartisan support, the legislation sparked intense controversy due to a Republican provision that would reduce future disability ratings for conditions like tinnitus and sleep apnea to fund the increase. Democrats strongly opposed this trade-off, leading to a heated chamber atmosphere and calls for a more comprehensive approach to veteran benefits.