Under §85 of the Civil Service Law, eligible veterans may add points to a passing exam score: typically 10 points for disabled veterans and 5 points for other qualifying wartime veterans on an open-competitive exam, with smaller amounts on promotional exams. Legacy Credit under §85-a may apply to certain children of deceased or disabled veterans. These credits can only be used once for a permanent appointment. Amounts shown here are unofficial estimates — DCAS verifies your eligibility and you typically claim the credit through the official system, not in this app.
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Veterans' Credit
2 min read Reviewed Mar 23, 2026
Eligible veterans can add points to a passing score under Civil Service Law §85.
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