CLAIM FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
(TO BE USED BY VETERANS & RELATIVES OF VETERANS)
Attach a copy of your discharge papers (DD214) and submit with Application.
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete ONLY if you are claiming Veterans’ Preference. All applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference must complete
this form and include all supporting documentation which are to be submitted with your application.
F.S. 1.01(14) defines the term Veteran as one who has served in the active military and who is discharged under honorable conditions only, or who later
received an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions notwithstanding any action by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs on individuals discharged
or released with other than honorable discharges. To receive benefits as a wartime veteran, a veteran must have served for one day or more during one
of the following: World War II, Korean Conflict, Vietnam Era, Persian Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom (documentation
of such service must be provided at the time of application).
Are you a resident of the State of Florida? (Veterans’ Preference is only available to Florida Residents) YES NO
I. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Your Name: Date:
Last First Middle Initial
Your Social Security Number: Position Applying For:
Veteran’s Name (If you are not the veteran):
Veteran’s Social Security Number (If you are not the veteran):
If Active Service, Branch of Service:
Date of Entry: Date of Discharge:
II. VETERANS’ STATUS CLAIMED
Please check the following appropriate statement as it applies to you. Please check ONLY one. I claim Veterans’ Preference based upon
the following:
_____ *As a veteran with a compensable service-connected disability who is eligible for or receiving compensation, disability
retirement or pension under public laws administered by the U.S. Veteran’s Administration and the Department of
Defense.
_____ *As the spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected
disability, or the spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcibly detained by a foreign power.
_____ A veteran of any war who has served on active duty for one 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.
_____ *As the unremarried spouse of a veteran who was killed in action, or died of a service-connected disability.
_____ A veteran who has served in a campaign or expedition for which a qualifying campaign badge or expeditionary medal
has been authorized (including any armed forces expeditionary medal or the global war on terrorism medal).
*A statement of disability certification from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs must be submitted at time of application.
Have you been employed through Veterans’ Preference since October 1, 1987? YES NO
If yes, please provide the name and telephone of the employer:
I hereby certify that the information provided above is true and correct. I understand that falsification of the information is a criminal violation and may
subject me to prosecution and possible incarceration and/or fine and will result in dismissal if employed. I have received notice of the appropriate
procedures to follow in order to initiate an investigation into any non-compliance with the Veterans’ Preference laws.
Signature Date
NOTE: Any eligible applicant who believes he/she was not afforded employment preference in accordance with F.S. 295.08 may file a complaint with the
Division of Veterans’ Affairs within 21 days from the date of notice of hiring decision.
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