Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: I filed a case with Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), but I believe it will be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. If the MSPB dismisses my case, can I appeal the discrimination claims to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)? A: You have described a mixed case. So long as you raised your discrimination claim as a part of your MSPB appeal, you may continue with EEO processing if the…