Charles R. Fernandez v. Department of the Army

LINN, Circuit Judge.

Charles R. Fernandez appeals from the final decision of the Merit Systems Protection Board (“MSPB” or “Board”), dismissing his appeal for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. See Fernandez v. Dep’t of the Army, 84 M.S.P.R. 550 (1999). Because Fernandez’s claim was not covered under the law in effect at the time his claim accrued, we agree with the decision of the Board.

BACKGROUND

Fernandez was a Sergeant First Class in the Army, stationed in Germany until he retired on June 30, 1979. From 1979 through 1991, Fernandez held a number of civilian positions…