Standard Form 15 (SF-15), Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (To Be Used by Veterans & Relatives of Veterans) Completed Form Examples and Samples

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Completed Standard Form 15 (SF-15) for a disabled veteran applying for 10-point preference for federal employment.

SF-15 Example – Disabled Veteran Applying for 10-Point Preference

How this form was filled:

This example shows a completed Standard Form 15 (SF-15) for a veteran with a service-connected disability applying for 10-point preference (XP). It correctly fills out the applicant's personal information, military service details, and specifies the type of preference being claimed, supported by a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Information used to fill out the document:

  • Applicant's Name: Jane M. Smith
  • Social Security Number: XXX-XX-6789
  • Date of Birth: May 10, 1990
  • Branch of Service: U.S. Army
  • Dates of Active Duty Service: June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2014
  • Type of Preference Claimed: 10-Point Disability Preference (XP)
  • Basis for Preference: Veteran with a present service-connected disability.
  • Authorizing Document: Official letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months.
  • Signature: Jane M. Smith
  • Date of Application: April 22, 2026

What this filled form sample shows:

  • Correctly completed Part I - Applicant Information section.
  • Accurate selection in Part II - Type of Preference Claimed, specifically for 10-Point Disability Preference (XP).
  • Properly documented active duty service dates and branch.
  • Indicates the required supporting documentation (VA Letter) to validate the claim.
  • Correctly signed and dated by the applicant for the current year.

Form specifications and details:

Form: Standard Form 15 (SF-15)
Form Title: Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (To Be Used by Veterans & Relatives of Veterans)
Issuing Agency: U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Use Case: Disabled veteran applying for 10-point preference (XP)
Categories: veteran forms, veterans forms
Created: January 29, 2026 06:32 PM
Completed Standard Form 15 (SF-15) for a disabled veteran applying for 10-point preference for federal employment.