
    Mitchell SCATES, Jr., Claimant-Appellant, v. Anthony J. PRINCIPI, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, RespondentAppellee.
    No. 04-7066.
    United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit.
    April 23, 2004.
    Kenneth M. Carpenter, Principal Attorney, Carpenter, Chartered, Topeka, KS, for Claimant-Appellant
   ORDER

Upon consideration of Mitchell Scates, Jr.’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  