Henry E. Gossage v. Merit Systems Protection Board
DueProcess FifthAmendment JusticiabilityDoctri
Whether the MSPB lacks jurisdiction over OPM's December 27, 2004 5 C.F.R. § 731 et seq. determination
Question presented: 1. Whether the MSPB lacks jurisdiction . over OPM’s December 27, 2004 5 C.F.R. § 731 et seq. determination, a new and material OPM determination; amending and vacating OPM’s May 16, 2001 suitability charges, disqualification determination, debarment, and reinstating Petitioner’s employment eligibility as a preference eligible veteran pending . MSPB SE-0731-01-0261-I-2 appeal? 7 Ne ii 2. Whether an applicant has NO right to challenge an adverse 5 C.F.R. § 731 et seq. determination, where the original underlying charges are amended or vacated (5 C.F.R. § 731.501), pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 7701 (a)? 3. Whether the Jurisdiction attaches at the time an appeal is originally filed and is unaffected by the parties’ . subsequent action?