Carlton H. Ingram v. Douglas A. Collins

Holding: The court dismissed the appeal pursuant to the parties' agreement under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure forty-two, subsection B.
Standard: Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure forty-two, subsection B
Practical effect: The appeal is terminated without a decision on the merits, and the parties proceed with their own expenses.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal in this veterans benefits dispute. The parties agreed to the dismissal, and each side will bear its own costs.

Background

This case originated as an appeal from the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The appeal involved a dispute between Carlton H. Ingram, the claimant-appellee, and Douglas A. Collins, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

The court’s reasoning

The court issued an order stating that the parties had agreed to the dismissal. The court did not address the merits of the underlying veterans benefits claim.

What it means going forward

The appeal is terminated without a decision on the merits, and the parties proceed with their own expenses.