If an individual wants to appeal beyond the MSPB, where must the appeal be pursued?

• A. Through the court system.
• B. Through the MSPB.
• C. Through the agency's internal review.
• D. By reapplying.

Answer: (A)

When you want more than MSPB's decision, you pursue review in the federal courts. MSPB handles the initial adjudication, but after MSPB you don’t go back to the agency or reapply. The proper path for a higher level of review is to file a petition for review with the appropriate United States Court of Appeals, which then reviews the MSPB record and decides whether to affirm, modify, or overturn the decision. Internal agency review isn’t available at this stage, and simply reapplying won’t provide new consideration of the MSPB ruling.