Appeal Rights

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Individuals who believe their agency has not complied with the law or with OPM's regulations (5 CFR Part 353) may file a complaint either with the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) online or directly to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). Individuals may also file directly with the MSPB if VETS has been unable to resolve their complaint or if they have been notified by the Office of Special Counsel that it will not provide them with representation.

VETS investigators may elect to work with OPM for technical assistance on Federal agency cases in attempts to resolve issues before referring the claim to the Office of Special Counsel.


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