Veterans Preference Points and Other Information

Five (5) points will be added to a final passing examination score for veterans with full-time active duty or active-duty service in the armed forces of the United States, as defined in §10 USC 101(d) or 32 USC §502, §503, or §904.

“Veteran" is defined in W. Va. Code § 6-13-1 (g) as a person who has been discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions or who has completed full-time active-duty training for a period of more than ninety (90) consecutive days as a member of the National Guard or Military Reserves. Applicants claiming Veterans Preference points are required to provide a copy of their DD Form 214.

Veterans who meet the eligibility requirements may receive an additional five (5) preference points, added to their final score, up to a maximum of ten (10), if they meet the definition of a "disabled veteran." A "disabled veteran" is defined as a person who has been discharged or released from active-duty service under honorable conditions performed at any time, or who has a certification, and who has established the present existence of a service-connected disability or is receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or a pension because of a statute administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs or by a military department. The disability must be verified by a letter from the Veterans Administration, dated within the last six (6) months.

“Certification" means any written document from the armed forces that certifies that a service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted for consideration in the hiring process, at the time and in the manner prescribed by the applicable job opportunity announcement. Prior to appointment, the service member's character of service and qualifying discharge release must be verified through the DD Form 214 or equivalent documentation.

Veterans who received a Purple Heart Award may also receive an additional five (5) points up to a maximum of ten (10). A Purple Heart Award must also be verified by their DD Form 214.

If you would like assistance in determining your eligibility, call our office at (304) 558-3950.​

Additional Information For Veterans​

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs has information available on the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP). This program assists eligible unemployed veterans between the ages of thirty-five (35) and sixty (60). For more information on this program, click here.

WV Department of Veterans Assistance, State Benefits & Programs

Click on link for further details - ​

https://code.wvle​gislature.gov/6-13-1/

Effective June 9, 2023​​