Feb 1, 2025 · VRA has permanently closed – as of February 1, 2025 Vitreo-Retinal Associates has permanently closed both the Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo practice locations. All former VRA …

VRA allows a manager to fill positions quickly by appointing eligible Veterans to positions for which they are qualified, up to and including GS-11 or equivalent, without issuing a vacancy announcement.

If you: are a recently separated veteran (within the last 3 years), AND separated under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge), you are VRA eligible.

For purposes of a VRA, any military service is qualifying at the GS-3 level or equivalent. Upon satisfactory completion of 2 years of substantially continuous service, the incumbent's VRA must be …

The VRA is a special authority by which agencies can appoint an eligible veteran without competition.

VRA – VRA allows agencies to hire eligible Veterans through VRA eligibility or based on a Veteran’s service-connected disability without competition through the GS-11 grade level.

For purposes of a VRA, any military service is qualifying at the GS-3 level or equivalent. [ 5 CFR 307.103] . Recruitment practices demonstrate fair and open competition, which assures that all …

Jul 26, 2025 · A Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) helps people with military experience return to civilian employment after their service is complete. If you are a current or former military member, …

The Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) authority is a special hiring authority that allows for the appointment of eligible veterans without competition to positions at any grade level through GS-11 or …

What are the criteria to be eligible for a VRA appointment? To be eligible, the veteran must be: separated under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge).