ADAMS v. PRINCIPI

No. 00-7160.

256 F.3d 1318 (2001)

Jimmy D. ADAMS, Claimant-Appellant, v. Anthony J. PRINCIPI, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Respondent Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit.

Decided July 13, 2001.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ronald L. Smith, Disabled American Veterans, of Washington, DC, argued for claimant-appellant. With him on the brief was Stephen L. Purcell, Attorney.

Martin F. Hockey, Jr., Attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, Department of Justice, of Washington, DC, argued for respondent-appellee. With him on the brief were David M. Cohen, Director; and Harold D. Lester, Jr., Assistant Director. Of counsel on the brief were Donald E. Zeglin, Deputy Assistant General Counsel; and David J. Barrans, Staff Attorney, Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC.

Before CLEVENGER, SCHALL, and BRYSON, Circuit Judges.


BRYSON, Circuit Judge.

Jimmy D. Adams appeals from a decision of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims ("Veterans Court"). In the order on appeal, the Veterans Court vacated a decision of the Board of Veterans' Appeals and remanded the matter to the Board for further development of the record. Adams v. West, 13 Vet.App. 453 (2000). We affirm.

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Mr. Adams began active duty in the United States Navy on August 20, 1992. Prior to starting service...

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