SKINNER v. BROWN

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Stephanie Forester, Nat. Veterans Legal Services Project, of Washington, DC, argued for claimant-appellee. With her on the brief were Gershon M. Ratner, Barton F. Stichman and Ruth E. Eisenberg.

Elizabeth A. Rinaldo, Atty., Commercial Litigation Branch, Dept. of Justice, of Washington, DC, argued for respondent-appellant. With her on the brief were Frank W. Hunger, Asst. Atty. Gen., David M. Cohen, Director and Thomas W. Petersen, Asst. Director. Also on the brief were Richard J. Hipolit, Deputy Asst. Gen. Counsel and Harriett T. Heywood, Atty., Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC, of counsel.

Before ARCHER, Chief Judge, MAYER, and PLAGER, Circuit Judges.