THOMAS v. NICHOLSON

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kenneth M. Carpenter, Carpenter, Chartered, of Topeka, Kansas, argued for claimant-appellant. On the brief was John F. Cameron, of Montgomery, Alabama.

Steven M. Mager, Attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice, of Washington, DC, argued for respondent-appellee. With him on the brief were Peter D. Keisler, Assistant Attorney General, David M. Cohen, Director and Mark A. Melnick, Assistant Director. Of counsel on the brief were Richard J. Hipolit, Acting Assistant General Counsel and Y. Ken Lee, Attorney, United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Of counsel was Jamie L. Mueller.

Before CLEVENGER, GAJARSA, and PROST, Circuit Judges.