McKenna v. United States

Opinion

Plaintiff, a veteran’s preference eligible, alleges that on July 24, 1949, lie was improperly demoted from the position of Rating Specialist (Legal), P-5, to the position of Registration Officer, CAF-9, Regional Office, Veterans’ Administration.

He sues for the difference in salary between the two positions from July 24, 1949, through October 10, 1951, when he was finally properly separated from the service.

The facts have been stipulated by the parties.

The reduction of July 24, 1949, was in lieu of separation due to a reduction in force. • At the time of that reduction the retention…