Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit December 11, 1996, 95-3732 (Dennis Dunn and Frank Ruiz v. Department of Veterans Affairs)

RADER, Circuit Judge.

An arbitrator denied Dennis Dunn and Frank Ruiz attorney fees under the Back Pay Act, 5 U.S.C. § 5596(b)(l)(A)(ii) (1994). Mr. Dunn and Mr. Ruiz seek review of the arbitrator’s decision. Because the arbitrator did not abuse his discretion or otherwise violate the law, this court affirms.

BACKGROUND

Mr. Dunn and Mr.