Sherman v. Merit Systems Protection Board

The Merit Systems Protection Board (Board) dismissed Leela Sherman’s appeal for lack of jurisdiction because her resignation from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was not involuntary. Because the Board’s decision is in accordance with law and supported by substantial evidence, this court affirms.

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Ms. Sherman was employed with the IRS as a Senior Internal Revenue Agent. In May 2009, she settled a discrimination lawsuit against the IRS in district court. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, the IRS agreed to retroactively promote Ms. Sherman to a general schedule (GS) 14, Step 1 as of…