# Va. Code Ann. § 40.1-27.2: Preference for veterans and spouses

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T40.1_C3_A1_S40.1-27.2

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 40.1-27.2
- **Heading:** Preference for veterans and spouses
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 40.1 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 40.1-27.2

## Text

A. As used in this section, unless the context requires a different meaning:

"Disabled veteran" means a veteran who has been found by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or by the retirement board of one of the several branches of the armed forces to have a compensable service-connected permanent and total disability.

"Veteran" has the same meaning ascribed to such term in § 2.2-2903 .

B. An employer may grant preference in hiring and promotion to a veteran or the spouse of a disabled veteran.

C. Granting preference under subsection B does not violate any local or state equal employment opportunity law.

2014, c. 740 .

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