Delegated Examining Unit (DEU) Certification Practice Exam

For which group of veterans is a disability rating irrelevant when claiming preference?

1. CPS Vet

2. CP Vet

3. TP Vet

4. XP Vet

The correct answer is: TP Vet

The reason that the choice indicating TP Vet makes sense is that "TP" stands for "Temporary" Veteran preference. Within the context of veteran preference points for employment in federal positions, veterans who fall under the TP category are provided preference regardless of their disability rating. This means that the specific disability rating an individual may hold does not influence their eligibility for preference in hiring. This is in contrast to other veteran categories, where proof of a certain level of disability may impact the type or amount of hiring preference granted. The TP category is specifically designated to ensure that certain service members, who may not have a permanent disability, still receive equal consideration in the hiring process. Hence, for TP Veterans, the disability rating is indeed irrelevant to claiming preference during the job application process.