Updated May 27, 2021
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This section contains the topic, “Rating Determination for Veterans’ Civil Service Disability Preference.”
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1. Rating Determination for Veteran’s Civil Service Disability Preference
Introduction |
This topic contains information on rating determination for Veteran’s civil service disability preference, including
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Change Date |
November 16, 2004
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XIII.ii.2.B.1.a. Certifying Civil Service Disability Preference |
For the purpose of certifying civil service disability preference, a service-connected (SC) disability may be assigned an evaluation of “less than ten percent” for any directly or presumptively SC disease or injury that exhibits some extent of actual impairment.
Reference: For more information on the definition of Veterans’ preference, see M21-1, Part XIII, Subpart ii, 2.A.
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XIII.ii.2.B.1.b. Requirements for Civil Service Evaluations |
For non-combat disabilities, there must be ascertainable residuals before a “less than ten percent” evaluation may be assigned for civil service preference purposes. Ascertainable residuals means symptoms that can be objectively verified on examination.
Note: Combat-incurred non-compensable disabilities warrant an evaluation of “less than ten percent.”
Reference: For more information on civil service preference ratings, see 38 CFR 3.357.
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XIII.ii.2.B.1.c. When a Rating Is Required for Civil Service Preference |
A rating is required for civil service preferance purposes if a previous rating did not establish entitlement to compensation, which includes special monthly compensation or entitlement under 38 CFR 3.324.
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XIII.ii.2.B.1.d. What to Include in the Rating Narrative for Civil Service Preference Determinations |