ORDER

Upon consideration of James A. Ver Heist’s motion for reconsideration of this court’s order dismissing his appeal for failure to file a brief, his brief now submitted,

IT IS ORDERED THAT:

(1) The motion is granted. The mandate is recalled, the February 10, 2004 order is vacated, and the petition for review is reinstated.

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