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VETERANS’ PREFERENCE CLAIM
SECTION I
Per Florida Statute Chapter 295 and Rules of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference points shall be awarded
to the earned ratings of eligible applicants who have achieved a minimum qualifying score on an examination. Special consideration will
be given to eligible applicants who apply for positions where examinations are not used.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007:
1. Preference eligibility no longer expires upon appointment of the eligible person to a position with the state or any political
subdivision in the state.
2. Persons who were previously ineligible for preference because they held or are currently holding a job with a public employer
are now eligible to use their Veterans’ Preference again with all employers covered by law.
3. Persons who were previously ineligible for preference because they did not serve during an eligible wartime period may now be
eligible for Veterans’ Preference if they served during Operation Enduring Freedom (beginning October 7, 2001 – present) or
Operation Iraqi Freedom (beginning March 2003 – present). The receipt of a campaign or expeditionary medal is not required,
only service during those wartime periods.
In order to receive preference, an applicant must complete the following requirements by the closing date of the employment opportunity
specified on the posting:
Indicate claim for Veterans’ Preference on this application.
Answer all questions below.
Provide a copy of DD-214 Member 4 Form.
1. Do you wish to claim Veterans’ Preference under Florida Statute Chapter 295
YES
2. Are you:
A
B
C
D
E
F
NO
A veteran of any war who has served on active duty for one (1) day or more during a wartime period, excluding active
duty for training, and who was discharged under honorable conditions from the Armed Forces of the United States of
America
A disabled veteran who has served on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States of America
who has a presently existing service-connected disability compensable under public laws administered by the V.A.
A disabled veteran who has served on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States of America,
who is receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension by reason of public laws administered by the
V.A. and the Department of Defense
The spouse of any person, who has a total and permanent service-connected disability and who, because of this
disability, cannot qualify for employment
The spouse of any person who is missing in action, captured in the line of duty by a hostile force, or forcibly detained or
interned in the line of duty by a foreign government or power
An unremarried widow/widower of a veteran who died of a service-connected disability
3. If you have a service-connected disability, such disability has been rated by the V.A. or Department of
Defense to be ______________ percent.
A Veterans’ Preference-eligible applicant has a right to an investigation by the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs if a non-preference-eligible
applicant is selected to the position for which he or she applies, meets the minimum requirements, and achieves a minimum qualifying score. In order for
an investigation to be considered, a request must be filed within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the applicant receiving notice of the hiring decision by
the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Such requests should be made with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs Division of Benefits and Assistance, PO Box
31003, St. Petersburg, FL 33731; Contact Name: John Burns (727) 319-7462. Any other inquiries regarding Veterans’ Preference should also be sent to
this address. You may also visit the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs website at www.floridavets.org.
You may be eligible to benefit under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended. Submission of this information is
voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. If you are an individual with a disability or a covered veteran, we would
like to include you under the affirmative action program. It would assist us if you provide the information below:
Veteran Status: Vietnam era veteran
Disability Status: Individual with a disability
Other protected veteran (served on active duty during a war or in
a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been
authorized, under laws administered by the Department of Defense)
Recently separated veteran (discharged or released from active duty
less than one year ago)
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