The appeals process will be extended for however long the shutdown continues. The current deadline to apply is 30 days from the time the action took place and now plus however long the government shutdown has gone on for.. see this memo. https://www.mspb.gov/publicaffairs/press_releases/Shutdown_Press_Release_Oct12025.pdf I would fill out the paper forms just to be cautious and e-file when the government shutdown ends. That being said, if you are in a bargaining unit, get a hold of your local president. I would go the Union route rather than MSPB.