“ The Court of Appeals' contrary interpretation of § 6324 leads to incongruous results. It imputes to Congress an intent to deny to employees injured in the performance of their duties, and only such employees, the right to take sick leave. Thus, an employee injured at home would be entitled to expend available sick leave, while an employee injured in the performance of his or her duties would be prohibited by statute from taking such leave and thus would have to expend annual leave or go on leave without pay. ”

“ On appeal, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit did not reach the merits of petitioner's claims. 857 F.2d 763 (1988) . Instead that court ruled that the Claims Court lacked jurisdiction over this action. Relying on our decision in United States v. ”