Opinion ID: 211078
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Text: On January 17, 1998, the United States Postal Service (“Agency”) suspended French for three days and demoted him from his supervisory position to a part-time clerk position, based on an altercation that had taken place between French and a subordinate employee. French initially filed an appeal to the Board of these employment actions, but ultimately withdrew his appeal on February 8, 1999. French also filed a complaint in district court, seeking monetary relief for his suspension and demotion. The district court dismissed French’s demotion claim and granted summary judgment to the agency on the suspension claim. The Sixth Circuit affirmed. Years later, on May 4, 2005, French filed an appeal with the Board, alleging that the Agency improperly suspended him, demoted him, and negatively affected the calculation of his “high-three” salary for retirement purposes. French also made conclusory allegations that the Agency failed to restore his position, made a negative suitability determination, reduced his pay, and tolerated a pattern of discrimination. The Administrative Judge determined that French had failed to establish Board jurisdiction and dismissed the appeal without holding a hearing. The full Board denied review. This petition for review followed. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1295(a)(9).