Case: 13-7089 Document: 11 Page: 1 Filed: 06/20/2013

NOTE: This order is nonprecedential.

United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit __________________________

MARY BLEVINS, Claimant-Appellant,

v. Eric K. Shinseki, SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, Respondent-Appellee. __________________________

2013-7089 __________________________

Appeal from the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in No. 12-353, Judge Alan G. Lance, Sr. __________________________

ON MOTION __________________________

ORDER

Mary Blevins submitted her informal brief to this court on June 3, 2013.

The court notes that this appeal was dismissed on May 30, 2013, for failure to file a brief. We treat Ms. Blevins’ informal brief as a motion to reinstate the appeal.

Upon consideration thereof, Case: 13-7089 Document: 11 Page: 2 Filed: 06/20/2013

MARY BLEVINS v. SHINSEKI 2

IT IS ORDERED THAT:

(1) The motion to reinstate the appeal is granted.

(2) The mandate is recalled, the court’s dismissal or- der is vacated, and the appeal is reinstated.

(3) Ms. Blevins’ informal brief is accepted for filing. The Secretary should calculate the due date for his brief from the date of filing of this order.

FOR THE COURT

/s/ Daniel E. O’Toole Daniel E. O’Toole Clerk

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