DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS v. SEC. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ronald L. Smith, Disabled American Veterans, of Washington, DC, argued for petitioner Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Of counsel on the brief was Donald E. Purcell.

Kenneth M. Carpenter, Carpenter Chartered, of Topeka, KS, for petitioner National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc.

Michael P. Horan, Paralyzed Veterans of America, of Washington, DC, argued for petitioner Paralyzed Veterans of America. With him on the brief was Lawrence B. Hagel, General Counsel.

Martin F. Hockey, Jr., Senior Trial Counsel, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, Department of Justice, of Washington, DC, argued for respondent. With him on the brief was David M. Cohen, Director. Of counsel on the brief were Richard J. Hipolit, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, and Michael J. Timinski, Staff Attorney, Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC.

Before NEWMAN, GAJARSA, and LINN, Circuit Judges.