§ 839.1201 If I took legal action against my employer because of a qualifying retirement coverage error, can OPM reimburse me for expenses related to my legal actions?

5 CFR 839.1201(a)(a) The FERCCA allows OPM, in its sole discretion, to reimburse you for necessary and reasonable expenses you actually incurred while pursuing a legal or administrative remedy of your qualifying retirement coverage error.

5 CFR 839.1201(b)(b) Necessary and reasonable expenses include actual amounts paid for attorney fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and other litigation expenses.

5 CFR 839.1201(c)(c) You may not receive reimbursement under this section if you received a monetary award that compensated you for your litigation expenses.

5 CFR 839.1201(d)(d) You must support your request for reimbursement with evidence that supports your claim.

5 CFR 839.1201(e)(e) In determining what is a necessary and reasonable expense, OPM will consider:

5 CFR 839.1201(e)(1)(1) The type and amount of the expense;

5 CFR 839.1201(e)(2)(2) The circumstances that gave rise to the expense; and

5 CFR 839.1201(e)(3)(3) Whether the expense is directly related to litigation concerning a retirement coverage error.