Robert L. Theede, D.D.S. v. Veterans Administration, William L. Roberts

992 F.2d 1220 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Robert L. THEEDE, D.D.S., Plaintiff-Appellant, v. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, William L. Roberts, et al., Defendants-Appellees. No. 88-15827. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted April 27, 1993. * Decided April 30, 1993. Before BROWNING, KOZINSKI and RYMER, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Robert L. Theede appeals pro se the district court's orders dismissing his action for failure to prosecute and denying his motions for in forma pauperis status and for appointment of counsel. Appellant's notice of appeal is timely only as to the December 6, 1988 order denying his motions to proceed in forma pauperis and for appointment of counsel and as to the December 9, 1988 "bar order." 1 Accordingly, this court's jurisdiction is limited to these orders. See Fed.R.App. P. 4(a)(1). 2 3 We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we review these orders for an abuse of discretion. See Richards v.…