Merit Systems Protections Board (MSPB): VEOA Appeals

Summary

This practice note reviews the appeals process for the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, or VEOA. Key topics include the VEOA, the MSPB, who is protected under VEOA, what kinds of adverse actions may be appealed, initial complaints under DOL-VETS, MSPB appeal procedures, forms of relief, and district court matters. This practice note aims to help federal agency counsel understand how the VEOA grants certain individuals rights of redress should there be an adverse action they wish to appeal.