Qualifying retirement coverage error

Qualifying retirement coverage error means an erroneous decision by an employee or agent of the Government as to whether Government service is CSRS covered, CSRS Offset covered, FERS covered, or Social Security-Only covered that remained in effect for at least 3 years of service after December 31, 1986.

Source

5 CFR § 839.102


Scoping language

None
Is this correct? or