Not referred due to not meeting Area of Consideration requirements.

According to [this ](https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/veterans-preference/), it appears that veterans are eligible for consideration for **competitive service**. Is my understanding incorrect? I have both served in OIF and was honorably discharged from my first enlistment. My 2nd enlistment, I received an OTH, however, according to the VA, I am eligible for VA benefits due to having fulfilled my obligation during my first enlistment.

Is this an issue with not having my first dd214 (as they didn't give me one) with the honorable discharge, although my only dd214 shows my years of honorable service on it or does or is having an OTH on my 2nd enlistment make me ineligible for competitive service. Alternatively, does having veteran status not apply to competitive service?