Isabel D. Mendoza v. Eric K. Shinseki

ORDER

On September 29, 2011, Isabel D. Mendoza, who is self-represented, filed a peti tion for extraordinary relief in the nature of a writ of mandamus, seeking an order from this Court compelling the VA regional office in Manila, Philippines, to either issue an adverse rating decision from which she can appeal or award her dependency and indemnity compensation benefits. A panel was formed on December 14, 2011, to consider Mrs. Mendoza’s petition and, on January 10, 2012, the panel issued an order holding Mrs. Mendoza’s petition in abeyance for 45 days and directing the Secretary to apprise…