On September 30, 2010 President Barack Obama signed legislation extending the Retroactive Stop-Loss Special Pay deadline through December 3. Officials estimate about 80,000 eligible service members, veterans and beneficiaries have yet to apply for the special stop-loss pay.
"It's important that all those eligible for this benefit take the opportunity to apply for what they've earned," said Lernes Hebert, the Defense Department’s acting director of officer and enlisted personnel management. "We encourage those eligible to apply as soon as possible, to avoid the last-minute rush, which can increase processing time.
To view the video of the President informing veterans of this benefit and to fill out an application to determine your eligibility to collect these funds please go to
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