Based on MN Statute 197.455, if you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you. To attach documents to an online application, you will need to scan together all documents you wish to attach to create one file, and upload the file in the "resume attachment" area of the application.
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Veteran
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Disabled Veteran
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Spouse of Disabled Veteran
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Documentation needed: DD214; USDVA Disability Rating Board's written decision indicating a compensation rating of 10% or greater; marriage certificate.
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Eligible if applicant is still married to veteran and veteran meets minimum qualifications but is unable to pass required assessments because of the disability.
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10 preference points granted.
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Spouse of Deceased Veteran
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Documentation needed: DD214, Marriage Certificate; Death Certificate; USDVA Disability Rating Board's written decision indicating a compensation rating of 10% or greater.
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Eligible if applicant is not remarried and veteran died during active duty or as a result of an injury received from active duty.
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5 preference points granted.
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10 preference points granted if veteran had a 10% compensable service connected disability prior to death.
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Promotional Exams: Disabled Veteran
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Documentation needed: DD214; USDVA Rating Board decision letter indicating a compensation rating of 50% or greater
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5 preference points granted one time, on first promotion after securing public employment