
    Edward L. SWINDELL, Claimant-Appellant, v. R. James NICHOLSON, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Respondent-Appellee.
    No. 2006-7142.
    United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit.
    Sept. 5, 2006.
    Edward L. Swindell, pro se.
   ORDER

Upon consideration of Appellant’s request to withdraw this appeal without prejudice,

IT IS ORDERED THAT:

(1) The request is granted.

(2) Each party shall bear its own costs. 
      
       We note that the appellant request that this dismissal be without prejudice, however, it is not the practice of this court to dismiss with or without prejudice.
     