Morales v. Merit Systems Protection Board

Angel David Morales seeks review of a final decision of the Merit Systems Protection Board (“Board”) dismissing his appeal for lack of jurisdiction. Because we find no error in the Board’s dismissal, we affirm.

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In February 1997, Mr. Morales was employed by the United States Postal Service as a Distribution Window Clerk in San Juan, Puerto Rico. At the time, Mr. Mor ales received an annual base salary of $35,409 based on his status as a Grade 5, Step K employee. On or around February 27, 1997, Mr. Morales was injured on the job, after which Mr. Morales applied for and was granted…