The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on April 30, 2025, that federally employed military reservists called to active duty during wartime or a national emergency are entitled to differential pay, ensuring they receive their full civilian salaries while on military leave. The ruling applies regardless of whether the reservists' military duties are directly related to the emergency. This decision affirms that federal workers called to active duty will not face financial losses when leaving civilian roles for military service. Additionally, the Court showed openness to allowing late-filing veterans to receive retroactive combat-related special compensation, with some justices suggesting the statute governing this compensation might not be subject to the Barring Act's statute of limitations. The Court also considered whether the federal government can terminate combat-related special compensation after six years for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).