Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
Travel and Relocation Claims Decided By The CBCA

~ 2008 ~

I. Lodging, meals, and incidental expenses

Ryo Nakamoto, CBCA 1034-TRAV [HTML](Mar. 4, 2008)

Ken S. Stoner, CBCA 945-TRAV [HTML](Mar. 19, 2008)

Christopher L. Andino, CBCA 957-TRAV [HTML](Mar. 19, 2008)

Martin Wiseman, CBCA 1108-RELO [HTML](May 22, 2008)

Jeanne S., CBCA 1237-TRAV [HTML](Aug. 19, 2008)

Stephen S., CBCA 1214-RELO [HTML](Nov. 6, 2008)

II. Transportation expenses

Martin Wiseman, CBCA 1108-RELO [HTML](May 22, 2008)

James M. Cunningham, CBCA 1106-RELO [HTML](Aug. 22, 2008)

Michael A. Stirber, CBCA 1271-TRAV [HTML](Nov. 12, 2008)

III. House hunting trips

Richard Herrera, CBCA 998-RELO [HTML](Mar. 24, 2008)

Henry A. Cardinali, CBCA 1199-RELO [HTML](Sept. 22, 2008)

Benjamin A. Hanfelder, CBCA 1294-RELO [HTML](Oct. 3, 2008)

IV. New employees, retirees, separated employees

Richard G. Bebout, CBCA 987-RELO [HTML](Mar. 24, 2008)

Defense Intelligence Agency Employee, CBCA 976-RELO [HTML](July 2, 2008)

V. Overseas postings (including temporary quarters)

William P. McBee, Jr. and Judith L. Sammel, CBCA 943-RELO [HTML](Jan. 3, 2008)

Kenneth J. Chastain, CBCA 1043-RELO [HTML](Apr. 10, 2008)

Vicky Hawkinson, CBCA 935-TRAV [HTML](Apr. 18, 2008)

Kathleen A. Kern, CBCA 1007-TRAV [HTML](May 21, 2008)

         Kathleen A. Kern, CBCA 1109-TRAV [HTML](May 21, 2008)

         Stuart L. Sumner, CBCA 1097-RELO [HTML](June 25, 2008)

         Richard J. Maillet, CBCA 1067-TRAV [HTML](June 26, 2008)

Judith H. Scharf, CBCA 1162-RELO [HTML](July 1, 2008)

Paula A. Shimata, CBCA 1135-RELO [HTML](July 2, 2008)

Defense Intelligence Agency Employee, CBCA 976-RELO [HTML](July 2, 2008)

Robert J. Posey, CBCA 1112-RELO [HTML](Aug. 6, 2008)

Anthony Anglada, CBCA 778-RELO [HTML](Aug. 8, 2008)

David A. Rose, CBCA 1098-RELO [HTML](Sept. 17, 2008)

Stephen S., CBCA 1214-RELO [HTML](Nov. 6, 2008)

VI. Temporary quarters

           A. Employee's intent

Joseph P. Laws, CBCA 983-RELO [HTML](Jan. 16, 2008)

Shawn P. Crump, CBCA 971-RELO [HTML](Jan. 29, 2008)

           B. Extensions of the initially authorized period

Kathleen C. Kelley, CBCA 1228-RELO [HTML](Aug. 6, 2008)

Donald F. Striker, CBCA 1272-RELO [HTML](Sept. 18, 2008)

           C. Amounts payable

Jackie R. Shamblin, CBCA 934-RELO [HTML](Jan. 29, 2008)

Herbert Thomas, CBCA 1037-RELO [HTML](Feb. 27, 2008)

Christopher Sickler, CBCA 1010-RELO [HTML](Mar. 25, 2008)

VII. Real estate transaction expenses

           A. General principles

                      1. Employee must incur costs

Vernon K. Register, CBCA 871-RELO [HTML](Feb. 6, 2008)

Ernesto Mesorana, CBCA 1107-RELO [HTML](June 4, 2008)

Todd W. Hulsey, CBCA 1216-RELO [HTML](Sept. 11, 2008)

Nicholas C. Rowell, CBCA 1246-RELO [HTML](Dec. 19, 2008)

                      2. Employee must sell/purchase real estate

Eugenio A. Marquez, CBCA 1014-RELO [HTML](Mar. 28, 2008)

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

Vernon K. Register, CBCA 871-RELO [HTML](Feb. 6, 2008)

James L. Thomas, CBCA 890-RELO [HTML](Mar. 28, 2008)

Anthony J. Kress, CBCA 877-RELO [HTML](July 3, 2008)

           B. Title issues

           C. Regularly commutes

               John Nobles, CBCA 1131-RELO [HTML](May 23, 2008)

Robert L. McCall, CBCA 1247-RELO [HTML](Oct. 30, 2008)

Myles England, CBCA 1244-RELO [HTML](Dec. 18, 2008)

           D. Specific types of costs

                      1. Excess land

                      2. Courier fees

 Vernon K. Register, CBCA 871-RELO [HTML](Feb. 6, 2008)

Edward D. Russell, CBCA 1083-RELO [HTML](June 11, 2008)

Mark Bodycombe, CBCA 1389-RELO [HTML](Dec. 2, 2008)

                      3. Cooperative association administrative fees

                      4. Mortgage insurance, hazard insurance, title insurance

Vernon K. Register, CBCA 871-RELO [HTML](Feb. 6, 2008)

Mark Bodycombe, CBCA 1389-RELO [HTML](Dec. 2, 2008)

                      5. Construction of a new home

Milton E. Geiger, CBCA 758-RELO [HTML](Jan. 4, 2008)

Terry L. Patrick, CBCA 1200-RELO [HTML](Sept. 25, 2008)

                      6. Finance charges/Legal fees

Vernon K. Register, CBCA 871-RELO [HTML](Feb. 6, 2008)

James L. Thomas, CBCA 890-RELO [HTML](Mar. 28, 2008)

                        John W. Bodford, CBCA 1006-RELO [HTML](May 21, 2008)

                        William Duncan Baker, CBCA 1145-RELO [HTML](June 12, 2008)

Mark Bodycombe, CBCA 1389-RELO [HTML](Dec. 2, 2008)

                      7. Loan discounts, mortgage discounts

                      8. Lease breaking expenses

                      9. Relocation services

Charles Ingram, CBCA 1050-RELO [HTML](Apr. 17, 2008)

Edward D. Russell, CBCA 1083-RELO [HTML](June 11, 2008)

Daniel R. Elliott, CBCA 1254-RELO [HTML](Sept. 18, 2008)

Thomas C.G. Helgeson, CBCA 1342-RELO [HTML](Nov. 20, 2008)

                      10. Other

Pamela Stump, CBCA 787-RELO [HTML](Feb. 6, 2008)

                        John W. Bodford, CBCA 1006-RELO [HTML](May 21, 2008)

                        William Duncan Baker, CBCA 1145-RELO [HTML](June 12, 2008)

                        William C. Gentile, CBCA 1091-RELO [HTML](June 27, 2008)

Linda A. Johnstone, CBCA 1136-RELO [HTML](July 11, 2008) (broker’s fee)

VIII. Household goods

           A. Prior comparison of commuted rate costs and GBL costs

           B. Amounts payable

                Kathleen A. Kern, CBCA 1109-TRAV [HTML](May 21, 2008)

                Jason A. Hanley, CBCA 1004-RELO [HTML](May 27, 2008)

Rhonda Jones, CBCA 1204-RELO [HTML](July 2, 2008)

David K. Walterscheid, 1360-RELO [HTML](Dec. 17, 2008)

Donald Wayne LeGrand, 1364-RELO [HTML](Dec. 18, 2008)

           C. Time in storage and timing of shipments

Stephen F. Fischer, CBCA 875-RELO [HTML](Jan. 9, 2008)

David A. Rose, CBCA 1098-RELO [HTML](Sept. 17, 2008)

           D. Disagreement about weight of shipment

George C. Hlosek, CBCA 756-RELO [HTML](Jan. 16, 2008)

                Kathleen A. Kern, CBCA 1007-TRAV [HTML](May 21, 2008)

                Kathleen A. Kern, CBCA 1109-TRAV [HTML](May 21, 2008)

Vincent A. LeDuc, CBCA 1166-RELO [HTML](Oct. 28, 2008)

Susan L. White, CBCA 1227-RELO [HTML](Nov. 21, 2008)

IX. Personally owned vehicles and rental cars

Jimmy D. Graves, CBCA 963-TRAV [HTML](Mar. 5, 2008)

Beverly J. Ward, CBCA 1028-TRAV [HTML](Apr. 1, 2008)

Michael C. Biggs, CBCA 928-TRAV [HTML](Apr. 23, 2008)

Marsha K. Harrington-Evans, CBCA 1003-RELO [HTML](June 6, 2008)

Paula A. Shimata, CBCA 1135-RELO [HTML](July 2, 2008)

Anthony Anglada, CBCA 778-RELO [HTML](Aug. 8, 2008)

Henry A. Cardinali, CBCA 1199-RELO [HTML](Sept. 22, 2008)

Marian Roche, CBCA 1207-TRAV [HTML](Sept. 23, 2008)

Melvin J. Giddings, Jr., CBCA 1288-RELO [HTML](Oct. 21, 2008)

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

           A. Employee must transfer

               Carlos N. Lacy, CBCA 1059-RELO [HTML](June 12, 2008) (service agreement)

           B. Expenses must be incurred incident to transfer

John Nobles, CBCA 1131-RELO [HTML](May 23, 2008)

Jagdish D. Patel, CBCA 1130-RELO [HTML](June 11, 2008)

Jorge L. Gonzalez, CBCA 984-RELO [HTML](Oct. 31, 2008)

           C. Transfer must be in the interest of the Government

Don W. Schuneman, CBCA 1127-RELO [HTML](May 9, 2008)

Terry L. Kidd, CBCA 1191-RELO [HTML](Aug. 20, 2008)

           D. Within a certain time

Jay Kruise, CBCA 985-RELO [HTML](May 21, 2008)

David Eichamer, CBCA 1090-RELO [HTML](July 9, 2008)

XI. Taxes (WTA and RITA)

XII. Miscellaneous

William P. McBee, Jr. and Judith L. Sammel, CBCA 943-RELO [HTML](Jan. 3, 2008) (agency limitation must be established through a clear policy)

Felice Pace, CBCA 955-TRAV [HTML](Jan. 9, 2008) (Board lacks authority to resolve claim by employee of Indian tribe)

Deborah E. Kenney, CBCA 972-TRAV [HTML](Mar. 10, 2008) (fee paid for cash advance charged to personal credit card not reimbursable)

Mark J. Lumer, CBCA 1079-TRAV [HTML](Mar. 20, 2008) (agency cannot submit a claim to the Board on behalf of an employee if the employee does not want to ask us for a decision)

Charles W. Bell, CBCA 1186-RELO [HTML](July 22, 2008) (matter not ripe for review, given lack of adjudication by agency)

Emily G. Gibson, CBCA 1160-RELO [HTML](Aug. 28, 2008) (when TDY station becomes permanent station, TDY reimbursement of expenses ceases)

Chong S. Howsare, CBCA 1269-RELO [HTML](Sept. 16, 2008) (Board lacks authority to resolve claim for loss or damage to property during relocation)

Kristina Klein, CBCA 1152-RELO [HTML](Sept. 19, 2008) (violation of service agreement; agency not abuse discretion in deciding unacceptable reason)

Donald Wayne LeGrand, 1364-RELO [HTML](Dec. 18, 2008)(Board has authority to consider relocation claim of TVA employee)

Donald Wayne LeGrand, 1365-RELO [HTML](Dec. 18, 2008) (Board lacks authority to consider non-relocation claim for promised incentive to remain at location)

XIII. Meritorious claims

XIV. Collective bargaining agreements        

Rafal Filipczyk, CBCA 1122-TRAV [HTML](June 17, 2008)

Rafal Filipczyk, CBCA 1122-TRAV [HTML](Aug. 27, 2008)

 

 

Last Updated:  11/01/08
Last Reviewed: 11/01/08