Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act

Retirement Eligibility: Members of the National Guard who incur a disability while performing State active duty would be eligible for retirement from the Armed Forces based on that disability (Section 2).

Medical Care Access: A member of the Nationals Guard who incurs a disability while performing State active duty would be eligible for hospital care and medical services furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat the disability or any resulting illness or condition (Section 3(a)).

Reduction in Retired Pay: If a member is retired based on a disability incurred during State active duty, the Secretary concerned may reduce the retired pay if it is determined that the pay duplicates another Federal or State benefit (Section 2(b)).

Funding Limitations on Medical Care: The Secretary's ability to provide hospital care and medical services is limited to the amount provided in advance in appropriations Acts (Section 3(b)(1)).

Requirements for Medical Reimbursement: The Secretary may only provide reimbursement for care or services after the individual or provider has unsuccessfully exhausted all available claims and remedies against a third party (Section 3(b)(2)).