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The code for a 0-Point Preference for veterans with a sole survivorship discharge is designated as SSP. This classification acknowledges individuals who have served in the military and, as a result of their service, are entitled to specific preferences in federal hiring, even if their preference points are set to zero.

A sole survivorship discharge is granted to veterans who had siblings or a parent die in military service and were the only surviving child or family member in that situation; thus, they are recognized for their unique service circumstance. The SSP code reflects this consideration.

The other codes represent different types of preferences. For instance, XP is typically associated with the general preference for veterans, CPS refers to a 10-point preference for disabled veterans or those who meet certain criteria, and TP relates to a 5-point preference for veterans. However, none of these apply to the specific circumstance of a sole survivorship discharge with a 0-point preference, making SSP the accurate choice.