---
title: "Part XIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section C State or Municipal Disability Preference Certificate"
document: "M-21-1"
section: "Part XIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section C"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-regulations/m21-1/xiii.ii.2.c-state-or-municipal-disability-preference-certificate"
source: "https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000173825/M21-1-Part-XIII-Subpart-ii-Chapter-2-Section-C-State-or-Municipal-Disability-Preference-Certificate"
updated: "2026-09-07T14:38:13.299130Z"
---

February 3, 2011   

### XIII.ii.2.C.1.a. When to Issue a State or Municipal Disability Preference Certificate

On request, furnish a disability preference certificate to the civil service authorities of a State or municipality if the following requirements are met

  * the requisite service-connected (SC) disability has been established based on a claim for benefits, and
  * prior ratings are in the claims folder or the determination is being made concurrently. 

### XIII.ii.2.C.1.b. When Not to Take Adjudicative Action

Do **_not_** take adjudicative action solely for the purpose of issuing a disability preference certificate.  If no rating decision of record exists, explain to the Veteran the requirements of a claim for SC benefits.