Pub. L. 89-554, tit. 5, pt. III, subpt. B, ch. 33, subch. I, sec. 3309
Preference eligibles; examinations; additional points for
§ 3309. Preference eligibles; examinations; additional points for A preference eligible who receives a passing grade in an examination for entrance into the competitive service is entitled to additional points above his earned rating, as follows— (1) a preference eligible under section 2108(3) (B)-(F) of this title—10 points; and (2) a preference eligible under section 2108(3) (A) of this title—5 points.