M21-1 Manual  /  Part XIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section C

State or Municipal Disability Preference Certificate

M21-1, Part XIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section C

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 This section contains the topic “State or Municipal Disability Preference Certificate.”

1. State or Municipal Disability Preference Certificate


Introduction

This topic contains information on State or municipal disability preference certificates, including when

  • to issue a state or municipal disability preference certificate, and
  • not to take adjudicative action.

Change Date

 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.

Source: VA M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual, M21-1, Part XIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section C (U.S. government work, reproduced for reference). Browse all sections →