Celerina Pelea v. R. James Nicholson

ORDER

On August 5, 2005, the Court issued its opinion in the instant appeal of a May 2, 2001, decision of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board). See Pelea v. Nicholson, 19 Vet.App. 296 (2005). On August 29, 2005, the Court entered its judgment. Pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Court’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, mandate was due to issue 60 days from that date. See U.S. Vet.App. R. 41(a).

On October 24, 2005, the appellant’s counsel notified the Court of the appellant’s death. Counsel indicated that the appellant had died on September 6, 2005. Thus, the appellant died after judgment was…