
    Charles SMITH, Claimant-Appellant, v. Eric K. SHINSEKI, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Respondent-Appellee.
    No. 2008-7122.
    United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit.
    May 8, 2009.
    Kenneth M. Carpenter, Carpenter, Chartered Topeka, KS, for Claimant-Appellant.
    Scott D. Austin, Martie S. Adelman, Department of Justice, David J. Barrans, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC, for Respondent-Appellee.
   ORDER

Upon consideration of the appellant’s unopposed motion to voluntarily dismiss his appeal,

IT IS ORDERED THAT:

(1) The motion is granted.

(2) Each side shall bear its own costs.  