Veteran

• Documentation needed: DD214
• 10 preference points granted

Disabled Veteran

• Documentation needed: DD214 & USDVA Disability Rating Board's written decision indicating a compensation rating of 10% or greater
• 15 preference points granted

Spouse of Disabled Veteran

• Documentation needed: DD214; USDVA Disability Rating Board's written decision indicating a compensation rating of 10% or greater; marriage certificate
• Eligible if applicant is still married to veteran and veteran meets minimum qualifications, but is unable to pass required assessments because of the disability
• 15 preference points granted

Spouse of Deceased Veteran

• Documentation needed: DD214, Marriage Certificate; Death Certificate; USDVA Disability Rating Board's written decision indicating a compensation rating of 10% or greater
• Eligible if applicant is not remarried and veteran died during active duty or as a result of an injury received from active duty
• 10 preference points granted
• 15 preference points granted if veteran had a 10% compensable service connected disability prior to death

Promotional Plans: Disabled Veteran

• Documentation needed: DD214; USDVA Rating Board decision letter indicating a compensation rating of 50% or greater
• 5 preference points granted one time, on first promotion after securing public employment