NJ Civil Service Veterans Preference and Veterans Status for Pension Purposes

By the Veteran Journal Staff

Veterans seeking to qualify for N.J. Civil Service Veterans Preference or Veterans Status for Pension Purposes will find basic eligibility criteria listed.

Those who wish to apply for veterans preference or veterans status for pension purposes should review the eligibility criteria to determine their individual status. A veteran must meet the military service requirements listed. Disabled veteran preference status applicants must first meet the definition of a veteran under these criteria and then be classified by the Federal Veterans Administration as being at least 10 percent disabled. Documentation to substantiate disability is required.

Eligibility criteria are established by legislation enacted by the N.J. State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor. Personnel of the N.J. Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs administer the eligibility determination in accordance with laws enacted through the legislative process.

Application forms may be obtained by calling 1-800-624-0508, or via e-mail to: RobertWimberly@njdmava.state.nj.us or on the web at www.state.nj.us/military/veterans.