RIOS v. NICHOLSON

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert V. Chisholm, Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LLP, of Providence, Rhode Island, argued for claimant-appellant. Of counsel was Kathy A. Lieberman, Lieberman & Mark, of Washington, DC.

Todd M. Hughes, Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice, of Washington, DC, argued for respondent-appellee. On the brief were Peter D. Keisler, Assistant Attorney General, and Martin F. Hockey, Jr., Senior Trial Counsel. Of counsel on the brief were Michael J. Timinski, Assistant General Counsel, and Joshua S. Blume, Staff Attorney, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC.

Before MICHEL, Chief Judge, ARCHER, Senior Circuit Judge and DYK, Circuit Judge.