EPPS v. GOBER

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael P. Horan, Associate General Counsel, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Washington, DC, argued for claimant-appellant.

John P. Sholar, Attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, Department of Justice, Washington, DC, argued for respondent-appellee. With him on the brief were Frank W. Hunger, Assistant Attorney General, and David M. Cohen, Director. Of counsel on the brief were Richard J. Hipolit, Deputy Assistant, and David J. Barrans, Staff Attorney, Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC.

Jeffrey Wood, York, PA, for amicus curiae National Organization of Veterans Advocates. Of counsel was Kelly C. Brown, Carpenter Chartered, Topeka, KS.

Before ARCHER, Chief Judge, RICH, and LOURIE, Circuit Judges.