5 U.S.C. § 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)(C)–(G) of this title—10 points; and (2) a preference eligible under section 2108(3)(A)–(B) of this title—5 points.