· 9/28/1983
Otto H. Lizut v. Department of the Army
Citations
- 717 F.2d 1391
- 1983 U.S. App. LEXIS 13672
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- reasoning that, because it is OPM’s responsibility to determine entitlement to disability retirement benefits, the evidence need not uncontrovertibly establish a disabling condition before the employing agency is obligated to apply for the appellant
- “Allowing a party to withhold important issues from the board and later present them to this court would undermine the board’s authority.”
- “Allowing a party to withhold im- portant issues from the [B]oard and later present them to this court would undermine the [B]oard’s authority.”
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Friedman, Rich, Baldwin
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.