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5396 issued on July 17, 1930. E.O. 5396 provides a basic entitlement for any veteran to use annual leave, sick leave, or leave without pay when absent from work for medical treatment of a service-connected disability (regardless of the disability rating).

Certification with SBA allows service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) to compete for federal sole-source and set-aside contracts across the federal government.

On June 9, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order (EO) 14100, Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Military Caregivers, and Survivors. The Biden Harris Administration has prioritized Federal support for these individuals given their roles in defending our nation.

Answer 1: Executive Order 13822, “Supporting Our Veterans During Their Transition from Uniformed Service to Civilian Life,” was issued to help transitioning service members and Veterans access mental health care and suicide prevention resources in the first year after separation from service.

Under Executive Order 5396, July 17, 1930, a disabled veteran is entitled to use sick leave (or annual leave or leave without pay) for necessary medical treatment associated with the service-connected disability. The veteran must give prior notice of the date(s) he or she is requesting leave for medical treatment.

California Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Waiver: The California Department of Motor Vehicles waives registration fees and provides a free license plate for one passenger motor vehicle, motorcycle, or commercial motor vehicle (less than 8,001 pounds) for eligible Veterans.

Under Executive Order 5396, July 17, 1930, an employee who is a disabled veteran (regardless of the disability rating) is entitled, upon proper notice, to use sick leave, annual leave, or leave without pay for necessary medical treatment associated with a service-connected disability.