Duncan v. DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

RADER, Chief Judge.

The Merit Systems Protection Board (“Board”) held that as a matter of law the petitioner Nyles Duncan had not provided sufficient evidence to substantiate his claim. Because, under the facts of this case, Mr. Duncan failed to offer sufficient evidence to support his claim, this court affirms.

I

Federal employees are entitled up to 15 days each year of military leave to attend training as a member of a reserve of the armed forces (e.g., the Air Force) or member of the National Guard. 5 U.S.C. § 6323(a)(1). In Butterbaugh v. Dep’t of Justice, this court held that federal…