Case Summary
**Case Summary: Prasad v. OPM, Docket No. 6057442**
**Court:** Merit Systems Protection Board
**Date:** [Insert Date of Decision]
**Docket Number:** 6057442
**Parties:**
- **Petitioner:** Prasad
- **Respondent:** Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
**Background:**
Prasad, the petitioner, sought a review of a decision made by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regarding his retirement benefits and related issues. The case arose following Prasad's assertion that OPM incorrectly calculated his benefits based on disputed service time and eligibility criteria.
**Issues:**
The primary issues in this case included:
1. The accuracy of OPM's determination of Prasad's length of service.
2. Whether Prasad met the eligibility requirements for the retirement benefits he requested.
3. The legal interpretations surrounding retirement benefits under the applicable federal regulations.
**Arguments:**
- **Petitioner (Prasad):** Prasad argued that OPM failed to properly account for all his years of service, which should have qualified him for a more favorable retirement computation. He presented evidence and documentation to support his claim of additional service time and claimed that OPM's decision was arbitrary and capricious.
- **Respondent (OPM):** OPM contended that its calculations were correct based on the records and regulations governing retirement benefits. They maintained that their determination was consistent with applicable federal law and guidelines.
**Decision:**
The Merit Systems Protection Board reviewed the evidence presented by both parties. The board found that OPM had adhered to the correct procedures in their calculations and that the regulations governing federal retirement benefits were appropriately applied. Consequently, the board upheld OPM's original decision regarding Prasad's retirement benefits.
**Conclusion:**
The board's ruling reaffirmed OPM's determination that Prasad did not qualify for the requested retirement benefits due to the established criteria and the verification of service time. The decision emphasized the importance of accurate record-keeping and the relevant regulations that govern federal employment and retirement.
**Implications:**
This case underscores the challenges that federal employees may face when navigating retirement benefits and highlights the critical nature of documentation in determining eligibility and benefits entitlements. The ruling serves as a precedent for similar cases concerning retirement benefit calculations and OPM's administrative decisions.
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