Storage and Transportation of Household Effects from Overseas

A former Federal employee appealed a decision denying his claim for reimbursement of expenses incurred in the nontemporary storage and transportation of his household effects to an alternative destination incident to his separation travel from overseas. The employee sustained an on-the-job injury while employed overseas which necessitated treatment in military hospitals and disability retirement. As a result of the disability, the employee was unable to accept delivery in the United States of household goods and baggage within the 60-day temporary storage period. Reimbursement of the costs of storage beyond the 60-day temporary period was not authorized.