![]() There are basically three types of preference eligibility, sole survivorship (0 point preference eligible), non-disabled (5 point preference eligible) and disabled (10 point preference eligible). If you are a "retired member of the armed forces" you are not included in the definition of preference eligible unless you are a disabled veteran OR you retired below the rank of major or its equivalent. Under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, an individual who has reason to believe s/he will be entitled to veterans’ preference upon discharge may apply for a position in advance of the discharge, and receive consideration as a preference eligible, if the service member is able to provide a certification that s/he is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days from the date of the certification the circumstances of the discharge are verified at the time of actual appointment. This means you must have been discharged under an honorable or general discharge. Only veterans discharged or released from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions are eligible for veterans' preference. ![]() Please know that not all active duty service may qualify for veterans' preference. In accordance with title 5, United States Code, Section 2108 () veterans' preference eligibility can be based on dates of active duty service, receipt of a campaign badge, receipt of a Purple Heart, or a service-connected disability. Understanding how veterans' preference works can be a challenge. Veterans' preference does not guarantee veterans a job and it does not apply to internal agency actions such as promotions, transfers, reassignments and reinstatements. ![]() Veterans' preference applies to all new appointments in the competitive service and many in the excepted service. Veterans' Preference gives eligible veterans preference in appointment over many other applicants. ![]()
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