
    Keith AKINS, Claimant-Appellant, v. Eric K. SHINSEKI, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Respondent-Appellee.
    No. 2009-7137.
    United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit.
    Oct. 26, 2009.
    Keith Akins, Mabelvale, AR, pro se.
   ORDER

On September 30, 2009, the court issued an order allowing 21 days for Keith Akins to show cause on why his appeal should not be dismissed as untimely. Akins has not responded within the time allowed.

Accordingly,

IT IS ORDERED THAT:

(1) This appeal is dismissed.

(2) Each side shall bear its own costs.  