Ralston v. West

*109HOLD AWAY, Judge, filed the opinion of the Court. KRAMER, Judge, filed a concurring opinion.

HOLDAWAY, Judge:

The appellant, Georgia D. Ralston, appeals a December 1997 decision of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA or Board) which denied her claim for accrued benefits for a special monthly compensation for aid and attendance and housebound benefits. On July 2, 1999, this Court issued a memorandum decision which vacated the Board’s decision and remanded the matter to the Board. On August 3, 1999, the appellant filed a timely motion for reconsideration. On August 6, 1999, the Secretary filed a…