TRAVEL AND RELOCATION CLAIMS DECIDED BY THE GSBCA

2006

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I. Lodging, meals, and incidental expenses

Theresa E. Kanter, GSBCA 16770-TRAV [Text] (Feb. 24, 2006)

Keneath O. Traegde, GSBCA 16842-TRAV [Text] (May 11, 2006)

Connie S. Burk, GSBCA 16886-TRAV [Text] (May 25, 2006)

David P. Brockway, GSBCA 16846-RELO [Text] (June 19, 2006)

Joanne M. Barry, GSBCA 16845-RELO [Text] (July 6, 2006)

Jack W. Tucker, GSBCA 16929-TRAV [Text] (Oct. 13, 2006)

II. Transportation expenses

Denise Martin, GSBCA 16666-TRAV [Text] (Jan. 10, 2006)

Diane Rodill, GSBCA 16735-TRAV [Text] (Feb. 9, 2006)

Johnnie P. Saunders, Jr., GSBCA 16791-TRAV [Text] (Feb. 21, 2006)

James L. Landis, GSBCA 16684-RELO [Text] (Feb. 24, 2006)

Rebecca Miller, GSBCA 16782-TRAV [Text] (Mar. 17, 2006)

III. House hunting trips

Steven C. Smith, GSBCA 16907-RELO [Text] (Aug. 14, 2006)

IV. New employees, retirees, separated employees

Jennifer Harris, GSBCA 16767-RELO [Text] (Mar. 14, 2006)

Terrance A. Reedy, GSBCA 16797-RELO [Text] (May 26, 2006)

V. Overseas postings (including temporary quarters)

David W. Simpson, GSBCA 16733-RELO [Text] (Jan. 6, 2006)

Houston P. Anderson, GSBCA 16789-RELO [Text] (Feb. 15, 2006)

Douglas R. Dorrer, GSBCA 16698-TRAV [Text] (Mar. 1, 2006)

Bruce Hidaka-Gordon, GSBCA 16811-RELO [Text] (Mar. 13, 2006)

Rebecca Miller, GSBCA 16782-TRAV [Text] (Mar. 17, 2006)

David J. Mitchell, GSBCA 16827-RELO [Text] (Apr. 14, 2006)

James W. Rorie, Sr., GSBCA 16801-RELO [Text] (Apr. 26, 2006)

Carlos Antonio Raymond, GSBCA 16795-RELO [Text] (June 22, 2006)

Emmanuel J. Bradley, GSBCA 16903-RELO [Text] (Aug. 18, 2006)

VI. Temporary quarters

           A. Employee's intent

Lina A. Ghory, GSBCA 16871-RELO [Text] (Sept. 28, 2006)

           B. Extensions of the initially authorized period

Charles A. Nalley III, GSBCA 16798-RELO [Text] (Apr. 6, 2006)

Elmore Patterson III, GSBCA 16824-RELO [Text] (Apr. 12, 2006)

Vicky Lynn Tucci, GSBCA 16826-RELO [Text] (Aug. 2, 2006)

Andrew W. Frank, GSBCA 16919-RELO [Text] (Aug. 2, 2006)

Rajiv R. Singh, GSBCA 16892-RELO [Text] (Oct. 6, 2006)

           C. Amounts payable

Diane F. Stallings, GSBCA 16793-RELO [Text] (Jan. 23, 2006)

Donald D. Fithian, Jr., GSBCA 16712-RELO [Text] (Feb. 3, 2006)

Alberta J. Kemper, GSBCA 16772-RELO [Text] (Feb. 16, 2006)

Larry A. Heath, GSBCA 16803-RELO [Text] (Mar. 20, 2006)

Frank J. Salber, GSBCA 16836-RELO [Text] (June 5, 2006)

Joseph E. Copple, GSBCA 16849-RELO [Text] (June 12, 2006)

Laurie Fenwood, GSBCA 16805-RELO [Text] (June 22, 2006)

Marilyn B. Lamboi, GSBCA 16883-RELO [Text] (June 29, 2006)

Joanne M. Barry, GSBCA 16845-RELO [Text] (July 6, 2006)

Bridget R. Dunlap, GSBCA 16884-RELO [Text] (July 13, 2006)

Daniel D. LaChance, GSBCA 16911-RELO [Text] (Aug. 16, 2006)

VII. Real estate transaction expenses

           A. General principles

                      1. Employee must incur costs

Gustave R. Olson, GSBCA 16868-RELO [Text] (July 26, 2006)

Ioan V. Sere, GSBCA 16815-RELO [Text] (Aug 31, 2006)

                      2. Employee must sell/purchase real estate

                      3. Some expenses must be "customarily paid" by seller/buyer

Patrick M. Haas, GSBCA 16910-RELO [Text] (Sept. 27, 2006)

           B. Title issues

Suzanne S. Lowe, GSBCA 16696-RELO [Text] (Jan. 26, 2006)

Hubert T. Collins, GSBCA 16766-RELO [Text] (Feb. 10, 2006)

Lisa B. Ballard, GSBCA 16829-RELO [Text] (May 31, 2006)

Rebecca J. Allee, GSBCA 16906-RELO [Text] (Aug. 23, 2006)

Wanda S. Mohr, GSBCA 16938-RELO [Text] (Oct. 25, 2006)

           C. Regularly commutes

Robert W. Ratliff, GSBCA 16755-RELO [Text] (Jan. 31, 2006)

Richard A. Wigley, GSBCA 16773-RELO [Text] (Feb. 27, 2006)

Cecelia R. Williams, GSBCA 16953-RELO [Text] (Oct. 20, 2006)

           D. Specific types of costs

                      1. Excess land

                      2. Courier fees

Martha V. Hooks, GSBCA 16754-RELO [Text] (Jan. 19, 2006)

Andrew Perez, GSBCA 16764-RELO [Text] (Feb. 7, 2006)

Edward D. Ellis, GSBCA 16763-RELO [Text] (May 16, 2006)

Ioan V. Sere, GSBCA 16815-RELO [Text] (Aug 31, 2006)

                      3. Cooperative association administrative fees

                      4. Mortgage insurance, hazard insurance, title insurance

Gregory A. Tate, GSBCA 16753-RELO [Text] (Jan. 9, 2006)

Deborah A. Bentley, GSBCA 16752-RELO [Text] (Jan. 12, 2006)

Martha V. Hooks, GSBCA 16754-RELO [Text] (Jan. 19, 2006)

Andrew Perez, GSBCA 16764-RELO [Text] (Feb. 7, 2006)

Donald F. Moore, GSBCA 16794-RELO [Text] (Mar. 10, 2006)

Richard C. Flegal, GSBCA 16872-RELO [Text] (May 26, 2006)

Thaddeus Hosley, GSBCA 16899-RELO [Text] (Aug. 9, 2006)

Patrick M. Haas, GSBCA 16910-RELO [Text] (Sept. 27, 2006)

Gary Twedt, GSBCA 16905-RELO [Text] (Oct. 16, 2006)

                      5. Construction of a new home

                      6. Finance charges/Legal fees

Martha V. Hooks, GSBCA 16754-RELO [Text] (Jan. 19, 2006)

Shane Douthitt, GSBCA 16819-RELO [Text] (Apr. 5, 2006)

Edward D. Ellis, GSBCA 16763-RELO [Text] (May 16, 2006)

Ioan V. Sere, GSBCA 16815-RELO [Text] (Aug 31, 2006)

                      7. Loan discounts, mortgage discounts

                      8. Lease breaking expenses

                      9. Relocation services

                      10. Other

Martha V. Hooks, GSBCA 16754-RELO [Text] (Jan. 19, 2006)

Johnny L. Watts, GSBCA 16730-RELO [Text] (Jan. 19, 2006)

Andrew Perez, GSBCA 16764-RELO [Text] (Feb. 7, 2006)

Edward D. Ellis, GSBCA 16763-RELO [Text] (May 16, 2006)

Ioan V. Sere, GSBCA 16815-RELO [Text] (Aug 31, 2006)

Martin Wild, GSBCA 16930-RELO [Text] (Oct. 19, 2006)

VIII. Household goods

           A. Prior comparison of commuted rate costs and GBL costs

           B. Amounts payable

James and Mary Davidson, GSBCA 16727-RELO [Text] (Feb. 16, 2006)

Frank H. Bagley, GSBCA 16780-RELO [Text] (May 16, 2006)

Anne-Marine Casella, GSBCA 16850-RELO [Text] (July 20, 2006)

           C. Time in storage and timing of shipments

Edward B. Giagni, GSBCA 16972-RELO [Text] (Dec. 4, 2006)

           D. Disagreement about weight of shipment

Steven W. Anderson, GSBCA 16744-RELO [Text] (Jan. 19, 2006)

IX. Personally owned vehicles and rental cars

Francesco Infante, GSBCA 16937-TRAV [Text] (Sept. 29, 2006)

X. Relocation expenses incurred incident to a transfer in the interest of the Government, and within a certain time

           A. Employee must transfer

Kerry Flood, GSBCA 16806-RELO [Text] (Apr. 18, 2006)

John Crosby, GSBCA 16890-RELO [Text] (July 13, 2006)

Charanette Y. Duckworth, GSBCA 16860-RELO [Text] (July 17, 2006)

Dale W. Shepherd, GSBCA 16921-RELO [Text] (July 20, 2006)

Jeanne Hehr, GSBCA 16936-RELO [Text] (Oct. 12, 2006)

           B. Expenses must be incurred incident to transfer

Peter J. Grace, GSBCA 16790-RELO [Text] (Feb. 13, 2006)

Jeffrey A. Whittall, GSBCA 16785-RELO [Text] (Mar. 17, 2006)

Gabrielle Mancuso, GSBCA 16867-RELO [Text] (July 13, 2006)

Sherry B. Feggins, GSBCA 16843-RELO [Text] (July 25, 2006)

Ronald R. Foreman, GSBCA 16888-RELO [Text] (July 27, 2006)

Robert G. Duarte, GSBCA 16954-RELO [Text] (Nov. 7, 2006)

           C. Transfer must be in the interest of the Government

Paul B. D’Agostino, GSBCA 16841-RELO [Text] (May 26, 2006)

Charanette Y. Duckworth, GSBCA 16860-RELO [Text] (July 17, 2006)

Lindell Baker, GSBCA 16832-RELO [Text] (Aug. 3, 2006)

Jean P. Kamp, GSBCA 16833-RELO [Text] (Aug. 3, 2006)

           D. Within a certain time

Patricia J. Johnson, GSBCA 16889-RELO [Text] (Oct. 2, 2006)

XI. Taxes (WTA and RITA)

Robert D. Baracker, GSBCA 16781-RELO [Text] (Mar. 15, 2006)

Jason K. Peterson, GSBCA 16820-RELO [Text] (Apr. 19, 2006)

Troy T.R. Poitra, GSBCA 16902-RELO [Text] (Aug. 2, 2006)

XII. Miscellaneous

Jacqueline Lazu Laboy, GSBCA 16738-RELO [Text] (Feb. 6, 2006)(new PDS within 50 miles of old PDS)

Lucy G. Triffleman, GSBCA 16812-RELO [Text] (Apr. 7, 2006)(someone other than employee pays relocation expenses)

David J. Mitchell, GSBCA 16827-RELO [Text] (Apr. 14, 2006)(pet-related expenses)

James W. Rorie, Sr., GSBCA 16801-RELO [Text] (Apr. 26, 2006)(Board has jurisdiction to consider claims by Foreign Service members)

Daniel J. Kuhlmeier, GSBCA 16875-RELO [Text] (May 4, 2006)(employee dies while TDY overseas)

Dale B. Thompson, GSBCA 16814-RELO [Text] (May 4, 2006)(six-year limitations period)

Keneath O. Traegde, GSBCA 16842-TRAV [Text] (May 11, 2006) (Board has jurisdiction to consider claims by invitational travelers)

Joseph E. Copple, GSBCA 16849-RELO [Text] (June 12, 2006)(relations between employee and government are not contractual)

Russell O. Jenkins, GSBCA 16885-TRAV [Text] (June 26, 2006) (six-year limitations period)

Larry E. Johnson, GSBCA 16774-TRAV [Text] (July 18, 2006) (leave interruption travel)

Shaun H. Vincent, GSBCA 16950-TRAV [Text] (Nov. 28, 2006) [Text] (evacuation subsistence expenses)

XIII. Meritorious claims

XIV. Collective bargaining agreements

James L. Landis, GSBCA 16684-RELO [Text] (Feb. 24, 2006)

Jose R. Castro, Jose E. Ortiz, Charles L. Figueroa, GSBCA 16914, 16915, 16916-RELO [Text] (Nov. 21. 2006)

James H. O’Donnell, Jr., GSBCA 16978-TRAV [Text] (Dec. 27, 2006)