D'AMICO v. WEST

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kenneth M. Carpenter, Carpenter Chartered, Topeka, Kansas, argued for claimant-appellant.

Katherine M. Kelly, Trial Attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, Department of Justice, Washington, DC, argued for respondent-appellee. On the brief were David W. Ogden, Acting Assistant Attorney General; David M. Cohen, Director; Mark A. Melnick, Assistant Director; and John C. Einstman, Trial Attorney. Of counsel on the brief were Donald E. Zeglin, Deputy Assistant General Counsel; and Michael J. Timinski, Attorney, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC.

Before MAYER, Chief Judge, LOURIE, and SCHALL, Circuit Judges.