Collier v. United States

OPINION

DAMICH, Chief Judge.

I. Introduction

This case involves a claim by Stanton E. Collier (Plaintiff), appearing pro se, that he is owed military pay because he was paid at a GS-14 level while performing the duties of a GS-15 position. Plaintiff advances three grounds for relief: (1) the Government breached an express or implied-in-fact contract established by Plaintiff’s performance plans; (2) Plaintiff suffered a Fifth Amendment taking because he was paid a GS-14 salary while performing the duties of a GS-15 position; and (3) he was denied back pay pursuant to the Back Pay Act, 5 U.S.C. §…