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This morning the Federal Circuit released three nonprecedential opinions, one nonprecedential order, and four Rule 36 judgments. The first nonprecedential opinion dismisses an appeal from an order of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The second and third nonprecedential opinions affirm decisions of the Merit Systems Protection Board. The nonprecedential order is a dismissal. Here are the introductions to the opinions and links to the Rule 36 judgments and order.

King v. McDonough (Nonprecedential)

Lea A. King, appearing pro se, appeals from an order of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (“Veterans Court”) dismissing her petition for extraordinary relief in the nature of a writ of mandamus. Ms. King sought to compel a decision from the Regional Office (“RO”) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) on her claims for dependency and indemnity compensation benefits, nonservice-connected death pension benefits, and accrued benefits. Shortly after Ms. King filed her petition, the RO denied her claim. Because the Veterans Court correctly determined that Ms. King’s petition to compel a decision was moot, we dismiss.

McAlman v. Department of the Interior (Nonprecedential)

Roberta McAlman petitions for review of the Merit Systems Protection Board’s (“Board”) final order denying Ms. McAlman’s petition for review and affirming a January 11, 2018, initial decision denying Ms. McAlman’s request for corrective action under the Whistleblower Protection Act (“WPA”). Because the Board’s decision is supported by substantial evidence, we affirm.

Wilson v. Merit Systems Protection Board (Nonprecedential)

Camille Wilson challenges the Merit Systems Protection Board’s dismissal of her individual right of action appeal for lack of jurisdiction. Ms. Wilson claimed that the Department of Veterans Affairs retaliated against her because of her equal employment opportunity activity. Because we conclude that the Board did not have jurisdiction, we affirm the Board’s dismissal.

Rule 36 Judgments

Dismissal