### Question
Can you define what accumulated annual leave" means unused accrued annual leave carried forward from one leave year into a succeeding leave year, and the term "accrued annual leave means?


### Answer
**Accumulated annual leave" means unused accrued annual leave carried forward from one leave year into a succeeding leave year, and the term "accrued annual leave** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 210*:

> the annual leave accruing to an officer during one leave year

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 210*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS > Part A-Administration**

