Preference eligibles; retention; physical qualifications; waiver

§ 3504. Preference eligibles; retention; physical qualifications; waiver In determining qualifications of a preference eligible for retention in a position in the competitive service, an Executive agency, or the government of the District of Columbia, the Civil Service Commission or other examining agency shall waive— (1) requirements as to age, height, and weight, unless the requirement is essential to the performance of the duties of the position; and (2) physical requirements if, in the opinion of the Commission or other examining agency, after considering the recommendation of an accredited physician, the preference eligible is physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.