Case Explained: VELESA DRAUGHN v. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Filed: 2026-08-04 The fourth-circuit affirmed the district court’s order dismissing Velesa Draughn’s appeal from a Merit System Protection Board decision as untimely. The court held that Draughn failed to show extraordinary circumstances warranting equitable tolling for her late notice of appeal regarding her removal from the Department of the Army. The practical consequence is that the dismissal stands and the underlying administrative action remains in effect. Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.