Allowable service
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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(a) Service credit deposits are not allowed for training periods prior to actual enrollment.
(b) Service credit deposits can only be made for satisfactory volunteer service.
(c) Annuitants enrolling as VISTA volunteers are not deemed reemployed annuitants. Service as a volunteer or volunteer leader performed after retiring under a CSRS or FERS retirement is not creditable serviced for retirement purposes.
(d) Retirement credit is not allowable for training period(s) prior to actual enrollment.
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