GARDIN v. SHINSEKI

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Janet A. Pioli, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, of Chicago, Illinois, argued for claimant-appellant. With her on the brief were Meredith Martin Addy and John E. Haugen.

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 Tony West, Assistant Attorney General, Jeanne E. Davidson, Director, and Kirk T. Manhardt, Assistant Director. Of counsel on the brief were Michael J. Timinski, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, and Christa A. Childers, Attorney, Office of the General Counsel, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC.

Before MAYER, GAJARSA, and MOORE, Circuit Judges.