1. The question presented is whether Congress intended for VEOA, 5 U.S.C. 3330a(d)(l)(B) "except that in no event, may any such appeal be brought — later than 15 days after the date on which the complainant receives written notification " to mean that the time period is not mandatory and veterans are authorized a procedural right to file an appeal after 15 days with the MSPB after receiving written decision from the Secretary of Labor.

Whether the 15-day appeal period under VEOA is mandatory or allows procedural flexibility for veterans to file appeals with the MSPB after the specified timeframe