The client, a GS-14 law enforcement officer with the Department of Homeland Security, received a proposed removal notice for alleged misconduct. A written response was prepared on the client’s behalf, and an oral reply was conducted with the deciding official.
The agency sustained the proposed removal, and the client was removed from federal service. An appeal was filed with the MSPB on the client’s behalf.
At the conclusion of the discovery phase during litigation of the appeal, the agency completely RESCINDED the removal action, ten days prior to the scheduled MSPB hearing. The client received all back pay (nearly one year’s salary and one year’s leave) status quo ante and all benefits. The client was restored to full duty.
