Overview
An amendment to Article 5, Section 6 of the New York State Constitution allows veterans who have used their veteran status for a civil service appointment or promotion and have been subsequently certified as disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs to receive additional credits for future appointments or promotions.
Eligibility
This Constitutional amendment, effective since January 1, 2014, provides additional veteran credits to Veterans who:
- Used non-disabled Veterans credits to obtain a civil service appointment or promotion with New York State or a local government;
AND - Subsequent to such appointment are determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be a qualified disabled Veteran, as defined in the New York State Civil Service Law.
Such a candidate shall be entitled to 10 additional credits on civil service examinations, minus the number of credits already used for the prior appointment.
Eligible lists established after January 1, 2014 will include the additional disabled Veteran credits in scores of candidates who meet the above two conditions and provide the necessary documentation to establish eligibility to the Department of Civil Service.
Apply
For more information, including how to apply, visit the Civil Service website.
Contact Assistance
If you need assistance, or just want to learn more about the benefits and services you may be eligible for, schedule an appointment with one of our Veterans Benefits Advisors, all Veterans themselves.
- Call 1-888-838-7697 to speak to an advisor.
- Schedule a phone or video consultation online.
- Use our search to find a Services Office near you.