I Need An Answer To This Please!

[Done wit this]

<_< There is a Job Opening at My local VA center That my wife is interested in. Can she get the 10 points preference points being My wife? B)

Thanks for your replys

Macool

[Pete53]

Yes

[callover007]

I believe she is only entitled to 5 point preference???

[Done wit this]

Thanks Pete53

I love this site, This is why I started to go after my VA benys. It was not for any retro or $$$ It was for my family. They deserve it. Me I am just a used peice of military hardware used and abused.This is as good as an award.

Macool B)

Edited August 13, 2008 by macool

[jbasser]

Actually the answer is no.

In order to have a spouse qualify she must file a SF-15 with the job application.

This means the Veteran is not able to qualify for any government employment because of a service connected disability.

If a Veteran is 100 ;percent P and T then it is a yes.

The Vet has to let he spouse attach an award letter with the application and the Hr department at the VA will use OPM giudelines to decide.

Edited August 13, 2008 by jbasser

[halos2]

I found yes, "preference for a spouse of a living veteran based on the fact that the veteran, because of service-connected disability, has been unable to qualify for a Federal or D.C. Government job, or any other position along the lines of his usual occupation." #12 on Standard Form 15

Section 2108 of Title 5 USC

(10 points for 10% disab or if PH) (or greater than)

Remember you need Official statement dated within 12 months certifying your disability

% and nature of s/c disability/disabilities

( looks like you are 20% but if were rated unemployable or t&p would need to present too)

Law does not imit the number of times spouse can use this. B)

Edited August 13, 2008 by halos2

[Berta]

https://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#2Why

They have lengthy info here Rick-

even if she cant get the Civil Service preference, she sure should apply-her qualifications might outweigh all other applicants.