Eligibility
To qualify, candidates must: be minimally qualified for the position; be able to perform the duties of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation; and present documentation issued by an appropriate department of the Federal government certifying the existence and extent of the veteran’s disability as listed below. Documentation of being on an U.S. Armed Forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% Have been rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (dbm.maryland.gov), checked Sep 3, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Confirm you are minimally qualified for the position and can perform the job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Verify you meet one of the disability documentation conditions listed on the program's site.
- Complete the freenames application process for Certified Disabled Veterans (DV) within the Maryland State Online Employment Center.
- Present federal documentation certifying the existence and extent of your disability for Certified Disabled Vet consideration.
What to bring
- Federal documentation certifying the existence and extent of the veteran’s disability
- Documentation showing you are on a U.S. Armed Forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30%
- Documentation showing a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%
What to expect
The program's site says that if a manager elects to hire from a certified list of disabled veterans, candidates may be selected for employment without a competitive selection process.
Contact
- Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-383824/7 — connects veterans who are homeless or at risk with local help.
- Serves all of Maryland
Next step
See every Maryland program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: Official government website (dbm.maryland.gov). Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
View source page (dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/Pages/CertDisVet.aspx)
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