Travel and Relocation Claims Decided By The GSBCA: 2001

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  1. Lodging, meals, and incidental expenses
  2. Transportation expenses of temporary duty travel
  3. House hunting trips
  4. New employees, retirees, separated employees
  5. Overseas postings (including temporary quarters)
  6. Temporary quarters
  7. Real estate transaction expenses
  8. Household goods
  9. Personally owned vehicles and rental cars
  10. Relocation expenses incurred incident to a transfer in the interest of the Government
  11. Taxes (WTA and RITA)
  12. Miscellaneous
  13. Meritorious claims
  14. Collective bargaining agreements

Decisions

  1. Lodging, meals, and incidental expenses
    • Edgardo L. Delgado, GSBCA 15285-TRAV [Text] (Jan. 9, 2001)
    • James K. Riley, GSBCA 15392-TRAV [Text] (Jan. 17, 2001)
    • Patrick S. Twohy, GSBCA 15491-TRAV [Text] (Apr. 13, 2001)
    • Jose Martinez, GSBCA 15487-TRAV [Text] (June 4, 2001)
    • Harry Nadal, GSBCA 15416-TRAV [Text] (June 5, 2001)
    • Leo McManus, et al., GSBCA 15548-TRAV [Text] (June 14, 2001)
    • Peter C. Thurman, GSBCA 15562-TRAV [Text] (June 27, 2001)
    • John W. Castellani, GSBCA 15428-TRAV [Text] (June 28, 2001)
    • Marianne Price, GSBCA 15482-TRAV [Text] (Oct. 18, 2001)
    • Tracy Jones, GSBCA 15659-TRAV [Text] (Oct. 30, 2001)
  2. Transportation expenses of temporary duty travel
    • Edgardo L. Delgado, GSBCA 15285-TRAV [Text] (Jan. 9, 2001)
    • James K. Riley, GSBCA 15392-TRAV [Text] (Jan. 17, 2001)
    • Ronald J. Anson, GSBCA 15458-TRAV [Text] (Jan. 19, 2001)
    • Doris Lee, GSBCA 15451-TRAV [Text] (Jan. 22, 2001)
    • Vivian Nichols, GSBCA 15493-TRAV [Text] ( Mar. 6, 2001)
    • Peter J. VanDeusen, GSBCA 15366-TRAV [Text] (Mar. 20, 2001)
    • Thomas A. Boor, GSBCA 15464-TRAV [Text] (June 19, 2001)
    • Raymond W. Martin, GSBCA 15565-RELO [Text] (June 20, 2001)
    • Peter C. Thurman, GSBCA 15562-TRAV [Text] (June 27, 2001)
    • Richard C. Mutzman, GSBCA 15533-TRAV [Text] (July 13, 2001)
    • Brian E. Havitz, GSBCA 15523-TRAV [Text] (Aug. 15, 2001)
    • K. Wesley Davis, GSBCA 15623-TRAV [Text] (Oct. 17, 2001)
    • Jacqueline T. Hodges, GSBCA 15434-TRAV [Text] ( Oct. 25, 2001)
    • Lawrence Baranski, GSBCA 15636-TRAV [Text] (Oct. 25, 2001)
    • Vera A. Wood and Michael C. Rierson, GSBCA 15637-TRAV,[Text] 15638-TRAV (Nov. 13,2001)
    • Anthony Milano, GSBCA 15655-TRAV [Text] (Nov. 28, 2001)
  3. House hunting trips
    • Thomas T. Hancock, GSBCA 15418-RELO [Text] (Jan. 30, 2001)
    • Daniel H. Coney, GSBCA 15444-RELO [Text] (June 12, 2001)
  4. New employees, retirees, separated employees
    • Frederick J. Barth, GSBCA 15432-RELO [Text] (Feb. 7, 2001)
    • Debra Jo Dyer, GSBCA 15411-RELO [Text] (Feb. 8, 2001)
    • John B. Smith, GSBCA 15319-RELO [Text] (Feb. 15, 2001)
    • Barry McGuire, GSBCA 15346-RELO [Text] (Feb. 27, 2001)
    • Edward J. Curran, GSBCA 15447-RELO [Text] (Apr. 4, 2001)
    • Barbara A. Caviness, GSBCA 15390-RELO [Text] (June 11, 2001)
    • Paul Henderson, GSBCA 15480-RELO [Text] (June 12, 2001)
    • Elmer F. Williams, GSBCA 15567-RELO [Text] (June 12, 2001)
    • Larry Smith, GSBCA 15686-RELO [Text] (Nov. 7, 2001)
    • Louise C. Masse, GSBCA 15684-RELO [Text] (Nov. 15, 2001)
  5. Overseas postings (including temporary quarters)
    • Edward J. Nanartowich, GSBCA 15237-RELO [Text] (Feb. 2, 2001)
    • Okyon Kim Ybarra, GSBCA 15407-RELO [Text] (Feb. 7, 2001)
    • Keating L. Smith, GSBCA 15362-RELO [Text] (Feb. 16, 2001)
    • John W. Gray, GSBCA 15484-RELO [Text] (Mar. 7, 2001)
    • Robert J. Wright, GSBCA 15399-RELO [Text] (Mar. 7, 2001)
    • John K. Middaugh, GSBCA 15516-RELO [Text] (Mar. 9, 2001)
    • Albert Carter, Jr., GSBCA 15435-RELO [Text] (Apr. 9, 2001)
    • Mark H. Swenson, GSBCA 15504-RELO [Text] (Apr. 18, 2001)
    • John M. Pemberton, GSBCA 15372-TRAV [Text] (July 19, 2001)
    • Ms. Roberta B., GSBCA 15320-RELO [Text] (Aug. 3, 2001)
    • David B. Nelson, GSBCA 15609-RELO [Text] (Aug. 30, 2001)
    • Marlene Lewis, GSBCA 15431-RELO [Text] (Oct. 16, 2001)
  6. Temporary quarters
    1. Employee's intent
      • Steven F. Bushey, GSBCA 15289-RELO [Text] (Feb. 1, 2001)
      • Leahrae Rudolph, GSBCA 15424-RELO [Text] (Feb. 7, 2001)
      • Shane C. Jones, GSBCA 15462-RELO [Text] (Apr. 9, 2001)
      • Ingolf C. Hack, GSBCA 15569-RELO [Text] (July 12, 2001)
      • Percival A. Jordan, GSBCA 15581-RELO [Text] (July 19, 2001)
    2. Extensions of the initially authorized period
      • Timothy J. Helke, GSBCA 15476-RELO [Text] (Jan. 29, 2001)
      • Vanessa A. Deal, GSBCA 15481-RELO [Text] (Apr. 10, 2001)
      • John E. Joneikis, GSBCA 15455-RELO [Text] (June 26, 2001)
      • James E. Roberts, GSBCA 15592-RELO [Text] (Aug. 6, 2001)
      • Rafael Alvarez, GSBCA 15651-RELO [Text] (Oct. 3, 2001)
    3. Amounts payable
      • Raymond W. Martin, GSBCA 15433-RELO [Text] (Jan. 31, 2001)
      • Robert H. Laghaie, GSBCA 15498-RELO [Text] (Apr. 27, 2001)
      • Rourke B. O'Flaherty, GSBCA 15475-RELO [Text] (May 31, 2001)
      • Lee A. Gardner, GSBCA 15404-RELO [Text] (June 8, 2001)
      • Raymond W. Martin, GSBCA 15566-RELO [Text] (June 20, 2001)
      • Jaret A. Langston, GSBCA 15327-RELO [Text] (June 26, 2001)
      • Brian F. Moore, GSBCA 15606-RELO [Text] (Aug. 1, 2001)
      • Floyd S. Wiginton, GSBCA 15583-RELO [Text] (Aug. 14, 2001)
      • Michael W. Burns, GSBCA 15649-RELO [Text] (Nov. 5, 2001)
  7. Real estate transaction expenses
    1. General principles
      1. Employee must incur costs
        • Marilyn Wire, GSBCA 15485-RELO [Text] (May 4, 2001)
        • Glen P. Hamner, GSBCA 15560-RELO [Text] (June 22, 2001)
        • Kathleen M. Lewis, GSBCA 15613-RELO [Text] (Sept. 7, 2001)
      2. Employee must sell/purchase real estate
        • Richard W. Sharp, GSBCA 15507-RELO [Text] (Mar. 23, 2001)
        • Duane Chris Allen, GSBCA 15524-RELO [Text] (Aug. 9, 2001)
        • Ernest B. Fitzpatrick, GSBCA 15629-RELO [Text] (Oct. 17, 2001)
      3. Some expenses must be "customarily paid" by seller/buyer
        • Ernestine S. Canty, GSBCA 15541-RELO [Text] (Aug. 22, 2001)
        • Janeen H. Rosenberg, GSBCA 15591-RELO [Text] (Aug. 29, 2001)
        • Kathleen M. Lewis, GSBCA 15613-RELO [Text] (Sept. 7, 2001)
        • Kenneth E. Ley, GSBCA 15529-RELO [Text] (Nov. 30, 2001)
        • Monika J. Dey, GSBCA 15662-RELO [Text] (Dec. 20, 2001)
    2. Title issues
      • Samuel G. Baker, GSBCA 15408-RELO [Text] (Jan. 10, 2001)
      • Fred Borakove, GSBCA 15379-RELO [Text] (Apr. 19, 2001)
      • Rick L. Spring, GSBCA 15503-RELO [Text] (May 3, 2001)
      • Ruth M. Rivera, GSBCA 15499-RELO [Text] (June 13, 2001)
    3. Regularly commutes
      • Debra Jo Dyer, GSBCA 15411-RELO [Text] (Feb. 8, 2001)
      • Brent A. Myers, GSBCA 15466-RELO [Text] (Mar. 23, 2001)
      • Mitchell J. Schutz, GSBCA 15521-RELO [Text] (May 17, 2001)
      • Norman R. Evans, GSBCA 15403-RELO [Text] (May 17, 2001)
      • Paul Henderson, GSBCA 15480-RELO [Text] (June 12, 2001)
      • Claude N. Narramore, GSBCA 15445-RELO [Text] (Aug. 2, 2001)
      • William D. Phillips, GSBCA 15514-RELO [Text] (Nov. 30, 2001)
    4. Specific types of costs
      1. Excess land
        • Larry D. Gatewood, GSBCA 15343-RELO [Text] (Jan. 10, 2001)
        • William D. Genda II, GSBCA 15227-RELO [Text] (Jan. 29, 2001)
      2. Courier fees/mailing fees
        • Larry D. Gatewood, GSBCA 15343-RELO [Text] (Jan. 10, 2001)
        • Paula K. Fowler, GSBCA 15384-RELO [Text] (Jan. 22, 2001)
        • William D. Genda II, GSBCA 15227-RELO [Text] (Jan. 29, 2001)
      3. Mortgage insurance, hazard insurance, title insurance
        • Paula K. Fowler, GSBCA 15384-RELO [Text] (Jan. 22, 2001)
        • William D. Genda II, GSBCA 15227-RELO [Text] (Jan. 29, 2001)
        • Thomas E. Sullivan, GSBCA 15453-RELO [Text] (Feb. 15, 2001)
      4. Construction of a new home
        • Steven F. Bushey, GSBCA 15289-RELO [Text] (Feb. 1, 2001)
        • Reed T. Rollo, Jr., GSBCA 15415-RELO [Text] (June 6, 2001)
        • Ernest B. Fitzpatrick, GSBCA 15629-RELO [Text] (Oct. 17, 2001)
      5. Finance charges/legal fees
        • Paula K. Fowler, GSBCA 15384-RELO [Text] (Jan. 22, 2001)
        • Thomas E. Sullivan, GSBCA 15453-RELO [Text] (Feb. 15, 2001)
        • Aman B. Kay, GSBCA 15543-RELO [Text] (June 21, 2001)
        • Jakie A. Lowery, GSBCA 15538-RELO [Text] (Aug. 10, 2001)
        • Daniel H. Coney, GSBCA 15506-RELO [Text] (Aug. 15, 2001)
        • Janeen H. Rosenberg, GSBCA 15591-RELO [Text] (Aug. 29, 2001)
        • Kathleen M. Lewis, GSBCA 15613-RELO [Text] (Sept. 7, 2001)
        • Barbara M. Singleton, GSBCA 15456-RELO [Text] (Oct. 3, 2001)
        • Pamela R. Harris, GSBCA 15645-RELO [Text] (Oct. 11, 2001)
      6. Loan discounts, mortgage discounts
        • Paula K. Fowler, GSBCA 15384-RELO [Text] (Jan. 22, 2001)
      7. Relocation services
        • Gregory R. Littin, GSBCA 15564-RELO [Text] (Aug. 14, 2001)
        • Monica Alexander, GSBCA 15615-RELO [Text] (Oct. 30, 2001)
      8. Other
        • Monica Alexander, GSBCA 15615-RELO [Text] (Aug. 14, 2001) (AmeriDream down payment assistant program)
        • Janeen H. Rosenberg, GSBCA 15591-RELO [Text] (Aug. 29, 2001) (repairs and cleaning)
        • Kathleen M. Lewis, GSBCA 15613-RELO [Text] (Sept. 7, 2001) (radon testing; inspection)
  8. Household goods
    1. Prior comparison of commuted rate costs and GBL costs
      • Lori A. Madonna, GSBCA 15423-RELO [Text] (Jan. 18, 2001)
      • Steven J. Coker, GSBCA 15489-RELO [Text] (Dec. 20, 2001)
    2. Amounts payable
      • Raymond W. Martin, GSBCA 15559-RELO [Text] (June 20, 2001)
      • David O. Garner, GSBCA 15631-RELO [Text] (Oct. 9, 2001)
      • Daniel L. Swart, GSBCA 15664-RELO [Text] (Oct. 16, 2001)
      • Pamela S. Maanum, GSBCA 15654-RELO [Text] (Nov. 29, 2001)
      • Steven J. Coker, GSBCA 15489-RELO [Text] (Dec. 20, 2001)
    3. Time in storage and timing of shipments
      • Daniel C. Schofield, GSBCA 15531-RELO [Text] (Aug. 1, 2001)
      • Joe J. Puckett, GSBCA 15563-RELO [Text] (Aug. 9, 2001)
      • Adam E. Hildenbrand, GSBCA 15537-RELO [Text] (Aug. 15, 2001)
    4. Disagreement about weight of shipment
      • Robert J. Land, GSBCA 15367-RELO [Text] (June 6, 2001)
  9. Personally owned vehicles and rental cars
    • Thomas Slonaker, GSBCA 15425-RELO [Text] (May 31, 2001)
    • Margaret A. Johnson, GSBCA 15414-RELO [Text] (May 31, 2001)
    • Daniel M. Robers, GSBCA 15525-RELO [Text] (June 7, 2001)
    • Barbara A. Caviness, GSBCA 15390-RELO [Text] (June 11, 2001)
    • Jaret A. Langston, GSBCA 15327-RELO [Text] (June 26, 2001)
    • Peter C. Thurman, GSBCA 15562-TRAV [Text] (June 27, 2001)
    • Troy W. Cavenee, GSBCA 15635-RELO [Text] (Oct. 24, 2001)
  10. Relocation expenses incurred incident to a transfer in the interest of the Government, and within a certain time.
    1. Employee must transfer
      • Anthony P. Belmont, GSBCA 15463-RELO [Text] (Feb. 27, 2001)
      • James W. Respess, GSBCA 15532-RELO [Text] (June 1, 2001)
      • Linda K. Shakespeare, GSBCA 15473-RELO [Text] (July 20, 2001)
      • James E. Peak, GSBCA 15568-RELO [Text] (Dec. 4, 2001)
    2. Expenses must be incurred incident to transfer
      • Claude N. Narramore, GSBCA 15445-RELO [Text] (Aug. 2, 2001)
      • Charles R. Stroble, GSBCA 15571-RELO [Text] (Aug. 3, 2001)
      • Duane Chris Allen, GSBCA 15524-RELO [Text] (Aug. 9, 2001)
      • A Defense Intelligence Employee, GSBCA 15620-RELO [Text] (Aug. 21, 2001)
      • Daniel E. Brown, GSBCA 15647-RELO [Text] (Sept. 20, 2001)
    3. Transfer must be in the interest of the Government
      • Riyoji Funai, GSBCA 15452-RELO [Text] (Feb. 23, 2001)
      • Norman R. Evans, GSBCA 15403-RELO [Text] (May 17, 2001)
      • Dyna Duncan, GSBCA 15490-RELO [Text] (June 8, 2001)
    4. Within a certain time
      • Kristen A. Campbell, GSBCA 15442-RELO [Text] (Apr. 10, 2001)
      • Lawrence W. Weishoff, GSBCA 15536-RELO [Text] (June 19, 2001)
      • Alan D. Hendry, GSBCA 15585-RELO [Text] (July 10, 2001)
      • Fred J. Martin, GSBCA 15639-RELO [Text] (Oct. 3, 2001)
  11. Taxes (WTA and RITA)
    • Peggy A. Byers, GSBCA 15307-RELO [Text] (Feb. 12, 2001)
    • Brian Johnson, GSBCA 15316-RELO [Text] (Feb. 14, 2001)
    • Darrell M. Thrasher, GSBCA 15436-RELO [Text] (Feb. 16, 2001)
    • T. Scott Frick, GSBCA 15388-RELO [Text] (Feb. 28, 2001)
    • W. Don Wynegar, GSBCA 15602-RELO [Text] (Aug. 2, 2001)
    • Marion D. Taylor, GSBCA 15500-RELO [Text] (Aug. 14, 2001)
    • Robert Q. Allen, GSBCA 15486-RELO [Text] (Aug. 24, 2001)
    • Philippe J. Minard, GSBCA 15632-RELO [Text] (Sept. 25, 2001)
    • Robert G. Jennings, GSBCA 15663-RELO [Text] (Sept. 28, 2001)
    • Paul Dudek, GSBCA 15666-RELO [Text] (Nov. 1, 2001)
  12. Miscellaneous
    • Kenneth L. Woodworth, GSBCA 15378-RELO [Text] (Jan. 23, 2001)(retroactivity of law/reg)
    • William R. Thygerson, GSBCA 15244-RELO [Text] (Jan. 25, 2001)(Board does not decide moot claims)
    • Alexander J. Qatsha, GSBCA 15494-RELO [Text] (Mar. 1, 2001)(Board will not consider claim unless employee wants us to do so)
    • Hank Thompson, GSBCA 15510-RELO [Text] (Mar. 14, 2001)(back pay and leave)
    • Raymond W. Martin, GSBCA 15559-RELO [Text] (Mar. 30, 2001)(leave)
    • Albert Carter, Jr., GSBCA 15435-RELO [Text] (Apr. 9, 2001)(claim must be presented to agency before it can be considered by Board)
    • Dale Puffenberger, GSBCA 15515-RELO [Text] (Apr. 10, 2001)(claim for HHG loss/damage)
    • Brent A. Myers, GSBCA 15466-RELO [Text] (May 9, 2001)(our decisions are precedential; IRS rules and relocation benefits)
    • James T. Abbott, GSBCA 15025-RELO [Text] (May 30, 2001)(timeliness of request for reconsideration)
    • Frank Hickey, GSBCA 15349-RELO [Text] (June 13, 2001)(statute of limitations)
    • Pearson E. Dubar, GSBCA 15633-TRAV [Text] (Aug. 2, 2001)(contract employee)
    • Exum Lee, Jr. and William H. White, GSBCA 15595-TRAV [Text] (Aug 1, 2001)(employee dies while TDY)
    • Exum Lee, Jr. and William H. White, GSBCA 15596-TRAV [Text] (Aug 1, 2001)(employee dies while TDY)
    • Kenneth R. Gould, GSBCA 15527-RELO [Text] (Aug. 6, 2001)(fraud)
    • Pamela R. Harris, GSBCA 15645-RELO [Text] (Oct. 11, 2001)(Board does not conduct investigations)
  13. Meritorious claims
    • Roy Katayama, GSBCA 15605-RELO [Text] (July 20, 2001)
    • Daniel C. Schofield, GSBCA 15531-RELO [Text] (Aug. 1, 2001)
    • Joe J. Puckett, GSBCA 15563-RELO [Text] (Aug. 9, 2001)
    • Jacqueline Butler, GSBCA 15478-RELO [Text] (Oct. 17, 2001)
  14. Collective bargaining agreements
    • Gregory E. Ferby, GSBCA 15255-RELO [Text] (Jan. 30, 2001)
    • Byron D. Cagle, GSBCA 15369-RELO [Text] (Feb. 7, 2001)
    • Jesse Chavez, GSBCA 15443-TRAV [Text] (Mar. 1, 2001)
    • James P. Mullins, GSBCA 15263-TRAV [Text] (Mar. 30, 2001)
    • Ervin T. Upchurch, GSBCA 15459-TRAV [Text] (May 4, 2001)
    • Maxcy G. Hall, GSBCA 15574-TRAV [Text] (May 17, 2001)
    • Robert M. Blair, GSBCA 15570-RELO [Text] (June 26, 2001)
    • Michael F. Morley, GSBCA 15457-RELO [Text] (Oct. 31, 2001)

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