Claim for Reimbursement of Real Estate Expenses for Sale of Residence

An employee appealed a settlement disallowing his claim for reimbursement of real estate expenses incurred in connection with the sale of his residence at his old duty station incident to his transfer. The employee sold his residence in reliance on information of a pending stateside transfer of the function of his activity. The transfer was later delayed indefinitely, and the employee accepted a transfer to Korea instead. The employee was not entitled to reimbursement of expenses incurred for the sale since applicable regulations exclude reimbursement of expenses for sale of a residence when the transfer is between the United States and a post of duty located in a foreign country.