BINGHAM v. NICHOLSON

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Barbara J. Cook, of Cincinnati, Ohio, argued for claimant-appellant.

Paul R. Wellons, Trial 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, Kathryn A. Bleecker, Assistant Director. Of counsel on the brief was Richard J. Hipolit, Assistant General Counsel, and Michelle D. Bernstein, Attorney, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC. Also, of counsel were Lisa Donis and Jamie L. Mueller, Attorneys.

Before MICHEL, Chief Judge, NEWMAN, and LOURIE, Circuit Judges.