Smith v. United States Postal Service

James E. Smith (“Smith”) seeks review of the final decision of the Merit Systems Protection Board (“Board”), dismissing for *339lack of jurisdiction his appeal for restoration rights. See Smith v. United States Postal Serv., No. DA-0353-01-0341-I-1 (M.S.P.B. February 26, 2002) (initial decision) {“Smith”). Because the Board’s decision was supported by substantial evidence and was not arbitrary or capricious, an abuse of discretion, procedurally deficient, or otherwise not in accordance with the law, we affirm.

BACKGROUND

Smith began employment with the Postal Service on August 8, 1981, and worked…