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Part XIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section CState or Municipal Disability Preference Certificate

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Revised February 3, 2011

XIII.ii.2.C.1.aWhen 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.bWhen 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.

End of Part XIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section C

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