EDWARDS v. SHINSEKI

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James R. Barney, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P., of Washington, DC, argued for claimant-appellant. With him on the brief was Elizabeth D. Ferrill. Mark R. Lippman, The Veterans Law Group, of LaJolla, CA, for claimant-appellant.

Tara K. Hogan, Trial Attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice, of Washington, DC, argued for respondent-appellee. With her on the brief were Jeanne E. Davidson, Director, and Martin F. Hockey, Jr., Assistant Director. Of counsel on the brief was Michael J. Timinski, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC.

Opinion for the court filed by Circuit Judge RADER. Additional views filed by Circuit Judge RADER.