[Decision Concerning Former Army Employee's Appeal of Claims Group's Denial of Backpay Claim]

A former Army employee appealed the Claims Group's denial of her claim for backpay, contending that she was entitled to the backpay, since the Army reclassified her position to a higher grade level. GAO held that the claimant was not entitled to backpay, since another employee occupied the position in question. Accordingly, the claim was denied.