ORDER

Upon consideration of John E. Claiborne’s unopposed motion for reconsideration of this court’s December 3, 2003 order dismissing his appeal, an informal brief having been received,

IT IS ORDERED THAT:

(1) The motion is granted. The mandate is recalled, the December 3, 2003 order is vacated, and the appeal is reinstated.

(2) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs should calculate the due date for his brief from the date of filing of this order.