Matthew Walter Stephan v. United States

OPINION AND ORDER

EDWARD J. DAMICH, Judge

Plaintiff, Matthew Stephan (“Stephan”), pro se, brings this action alleging that he is entitled to a Living Quarter Allowance (“LQA”), pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 5923. The case is now before the Court on the United States’ (the “Government”) motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The Government questions whether the statute or its implementing regulations are money-mandating. The Court concludes that jurisdiction is proper, such that the Government’s motion to dismiss is DENIED.

I. Background

a. Legal Framework

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