What is considered an involuntary separation for purposes of qualifying for discontinued service retirement?
Generally, a separation is qualifying for DSR if it is an agency-initiated action that is not a removal for cause on charges of misconduct or delinquency. A resignation qualifies you for DSR if you resign in response to a written request from an administration representative having the authority to request such resignation or the new agency head. The resignation of a Presidentially-appointed policy-making officer qualifies for DSR whenever the individual’s resignation is accepted by the President. When it is known that a Presidential appointee is leaving, the resignation of a noncareer SES or Schedule C appointee who works for that person is also considered an involuntary separation for purposes of DSR.
