§ 842.303 General

5 CFR 842.303(a)(1)(a)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(2) of this section, no service credit is allowed for a period of separation from service.

5 CFR 842.303(a)(2)(2) Service credit is allowed for a period of separation of less than 4 days and for a period of separation during which an individual was receiving benefits under subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, provided the individual returns to duty in the Government subject to FERS.

5 CFR 842.303(b)(b) Service credit cannot be granted in excess of actual calendar time from the date of appointment to the date of separation from service.

5 CFR 842.303(c)(c) Any period of time for which service credit under chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, is specifically allowed by a provision of law is creditable under this subpart subject to any applicable deposit requirements.