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APPLICATION FOR VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Applicants wishing to assert Veterans’ Preference in employment must complete this form and upload as an attachment to your employment

application, along with a copy of the DD214 form or equivalent certification from the Veterans’ Administration. Information provided on

this form is maintained confidentially from your application in Human Resources; however, asserting Veterans' Preference is communicated

to the hiring manager.

Applicant Name:_____________________________ Social Security #____________________________

I wish to assert Veterans’ Preference in employment in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. I qualify under the

following category:

Disabled Veterans who have served on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces and who presently have an existing service-

connected disability which is compensable under public laws administered by the DVA or are receiving compensation, disability

retirement benefits, or pension by reason of public laws administered by the DVA and the Department of Defense.

A Veteran of any war, who has served at least one day during that war time period as defined in the table below or who has been

awarded a campaign or expeditionary medal. Active duty for training shall not be allowed for eligibility under this paragraph.

World War II

December 7, 1947-December 31,1946

Korean Conflict

June 27, 1950-January 31,1955

Vietnam Era

February 28, 1961-May 7, 1975

Persian Gulf War

August 2, 1990-January 2, 1992

Operation Enduring Freedom

October 7, 2001-TBD

Operation Iraqi Freedom

March 19, 2003-TBD

Operation New Dawn

September 1, 2010-TBD

The spouse of a Veteran:

Who has a total and permanent service-connected disability and who, because of this disability, cannot qualify for employment; or

who is missing in action, captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or

power.

The unremarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability.

The mother, father, legal guardian, or unremarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service

under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense

A Veteran as defined in section 1.01m (14) Florida Statutes. “Active Duty for Training” may not be allowed under this paragraph. The

term “veteran” is defined as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released there

from under honorable conditions only or who later received an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions

A current member of any reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard.

Application For Veteran'S Preference - Seminole County