What Is a Protected Veteran?

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Understand the official protected veteran definition to determine your eligibility for federal hiring preferences and workplace affirmative action programs. Learn which service-related categories qualify, including disabled veterans and those who served during specific wartime periods. Discover how these status classifications impact your rights, workplace protections, and federal employment opportunities under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).