William L. Patterson, Petitioner, v. Department of the Air Force, Respondent, 878 F.2d 1446 (Fed. Cir. 1989)

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US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit - 878 F.2d 1446 (Fed. Cir. 1989) June 8, 1989

Before BISSELL, MAYER and ARCHER, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM.


William L. Patterson voluntarily retired from federal service rather than face separation by a reduction-in-force. The Merit Systems Protection Board dismissed his appeal on the ground that "where the retirement is voluntary, the Board lacks jurisdiction over any appeal of that action." Docket No. AT03518810025 (Jan. 9, 1989). We affirm for the reasons set out by the Board.

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