Eugene H. Casey v. Merit Systems Protection Board

BISSELL, Circuit Judge.

The decision of the Merit Systems Protection Board (Board), Docket Number DC07528310761, dismissing the appeal of Eugene H. Casey (Casey) of his reduction in grade as being untimely filed is vacated and the case is remanded.

BACKGROUND

Casey was temporarily promoted to the position of Foreman at the Government Printing Office (agency) effective April 22, 1979, for a term not to exceed one year. This appointment, at its expiration, was extended for another twelve months and then a final extension was made for eleven days through May 2, 1981. It is undisputed that Casey was…