Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit May 9, 2000, 99-7059 (Alfred E. Pierre, Claimant-Appellant v. Togo D. West, Jr., Secretary of Veterans Affairs)

PAULINE NEWMAN, Circuit Judge.

Alfred E. Pierre appeals from a decision of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims denying his application for attorney fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412 (EAJA). As Mr. Pierre has not stated a claim within our jurisdiction, the appeal is dismissed.

BACKGROUND

Mr.