United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims October 16, 1998, No. 96-1663 (In re the Fee Agreement of Mason)

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PER CURIAM:

The appellant, Kenneth B. Mason, Jr., appeals an August 1996 decision of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA or Board) that determined that he was not eligible for direct payment from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of attorney fees from past-due benefits.