Veterans’ Rights

Federal Hiring: Veterans’ Preference & VEOA

5 U.S.C. § 2108 • 5 U.S.C. § 3330a

What this covers

Definitions for preference eligibility and categories.
Paths for challenging violations of veterans’ preference in federal hiring.
Administrative processes can matter—keep records tight.

What to document

USAJobs posting, application submission confirmation, and all status updates.
DD-214 / preference documentation you submitted.
Rating/ranking info (if provided), notices of non-selection, communications.
Deadlines. Always track deadlines.