D'Andrea v. United States

OPINION

ROBINSON, Judge:

Plaintiff, Eugene M. D’Andrea, was retired from duty in the Air Force Reserve on August 14, 1982, with a rank of lieutenant colonel. Prior to being placed in the Retired Reserve, plaintiff was considered, but not selected, for a promotion to the rank of colonel.

After unsuccessfully pursuing an administrative remedy, plaintiff filed the present action in this court, the United States Court of Federal Claims, seeking back pay and reinstatement in the reserve of the United States Air Force. Plaintiff claims that his involuntary separation was improper due to unauthorized…