Dee W. KILPATRICK, Appellant, v. Anthony J. PRINCIPI, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Appellee.
No. 98-2247.
United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
May 25, 2001.
Before HOLDAWAY, STEINBERG, and GREENE, Judges.
PER CURIAM:
The appellant, through counsel, seeks review of an August 24, 1998, Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision that denied his claim, by virtue of his receiving compensation under
In their responses to the Court’s March 2000 order, both parties present arguments as to whether VA Gen. Coun. Prec. 24-97 (July 3, 1997) contains a reasonable interpretation of section 1151. Yet, neither party discusses (1) the legislative history of that statutory provision or of any other statutory provision relating to the appellant’s claims for ancillary benefits under chapters 21, 23, and 39 of title 38, U.S.Code, in terms of any connection between section 1151 and such potential an-
Upon consideration of the foregoing, it is
ORDERED that, not later than 30 days after the date of this order, the Secretary file, and serve on the appellant, a supplemental brief that addresses the legislative and regulatory history matters described above. It is further
ORDERED that, not later than 30 days after service of the Secretary’s supplemental brief, the appellant file a supplemental brief in response to the Secretary’s supplemental brief and to this order.