Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Widow's Challenge to Denial of Enhanced Survivor Benefits

A divided District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruled that it lacked jurisdiction over a widow’s challenge to the denial of her request for an enhanced survivor benefit after the death of her husband, a police officer. Case: Eckenrode v. District of Columbia Police and Firefighters Retirement and Relief Board, No. 20-AA-0759, 07/16/2026, published. Facts: Mark Eckenrode served as a Metropolitan Police Department officer for more than 20 years. In 2006, he injured his left knee while on duty. Eckenrode underwent two knee surgeries as a result of that injury. After his left knee buckle...