How to Qualify for Veterans’ Preference

DD214 or other equivalent certification from the DVA

Must provide a document from the Department of Defense or the DVA certifying that the Veteran has a service-connected disability.

DD214 or other equivalent certification from the DVA

Official memorandum from their commanding officer stating current standing in the unit and ETS date and upon discharge DD214.

• Must provide a certification from the Department of Defense or the DVA that the veteran is totally and permanently disabled or an identification card issued by the Department of Defense.
• Spouses must provide evidence of marriage to the veteran and a statement that the spouse is still married to the veteran at the time of the application for employment.
• Spouses must submit proof that the disabled veteran cannot qualify for employment because of the service-connected disability.

• Must provide a document from the Department of Defense or the DVA certifying that the person on active duty is listed as missing in action, captured in line of duty, or forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.
• Spouses must provide evidence of marriage and a statement that the spouse is married to the person on active duty at the time of that application for employment.

Must provide a document from the Department of Defense showing the death of service member while on duty status under combat-related conditions or the DVA certifying the service-connected death of the veteran, and evidence of marriage.

• Must provide a document from the Department of Defense showing the death of service member while on duty status under combat-related conditions or the DVA certifying the service-connected death of the veteran, and evidence of marriage.
• The legal guardian must provide the proper court documents establishing the legal authority for the Guardian.

Must provide an official memorandum from Commanding Officer on official letterhead stating the dates of their military service and their character of service/current standing in the unit to establish that they are currently active.