CHRISTOPHER P. MARCUS vs DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
INITIAL DECISION
On July 19, 2019, the appellant timely filed this appeal to contest his removal from the position of Health System Administrator, GS-0670-13, from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA or agency) Chattanooga, Tennessee location, effective July 16, 2019. Appeal File (AF), Tab 1. The Board has jurisdiction over this appeal. 38 U.S.C. § 714; 5 U.S.C. § 7701(b)(1). On October 17, 2019, the appellant withdrew his hearing request and asked for a decision on the written record. AF, Tab 21. For the reasons set forth below, the agency’s action is REVERSED.
