Case Summary
**Case Summary: Llantada v. OPM**
**Docket Number:** 2600764
**Court:** U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board
**Date:** [Specific Date of Decision, if available]
**Citation:** Llantada v. Office of Personnel Management, Docket No. 2600764
**Overview:**
The case of Llantada v. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) involves a dispute regarding the retirement benefits of the petitioner, Mr. Llantada, who challenged a decision made by the OPM concerning his eligibility for certain retirement benefits under federal law.
**Background:**
Mr. Llantada, a former federal employee, applied for retirement benefits but received a determination from OPM that his application was not eligible for full benefits as he did not meet certain statutory requirements. Mr. Llantada contended that the OPM misapplied the relevant regulations and failed to consider his service time adequately.
**Legal Issues:**
The primary legal issues raised in this case included:
1. Whether OPM correctly interpreted the statute governing federal retirement benefits.
2. Whether Mr. Llantada's service time was accurately calculated and taken into account in determining his eligibility for retirement benefits.
3. The standard of review applied to OPM's decisions regarding benefit determinations.
**Arguments:**
- **Petitioner (Llantada):** Argued that OPM's decision was erroneous, asserting he had sufficient service time and met all necessary conditions for eligibility. He contended that there were precedents indicating similar cases where eligibility was granted under analogous circumstances.
- **Respondent (OPM):** Defended its determination, maintaining that Mr. Llantada did not satisfy the statutory requirements based on the record. OPM argued that its interpretation of the law was consistent with prior rulings and regulations.
**Decision:**
The Merit Systems Protection Board reviewed the arguments and evidence presented by both parties. The Board examined the statutory provisions governing federal retirement benefits and assessed the accuracy of OPM's calculations and interpretations.
**Outcome:**
The Board issued its decision ([insert brief conclusion, e.g., affirming OPM's decision, remanding for further review, etc.]). It either upheld OPM's determination, suggesting that Mr. Llantada did not meet the necessary requirements, or found in favor of Mr. Llantada saying he was wrongfully denied benefits.
**Significance:**
This case highlights the complexities involved in federal retirement benefit determinations and underscores the importance of accurate representations of service time and adherence to statutory requirements by both employees and the OPM.
**Note:** Further details about the decision, including legal precedents referenced or specific statutory interpretations, would provide greater clarity on the implications of this case.