BYRON v. SHINSEKI

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Edward R. Reines , Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP, of Redwood Shores, CA, argued for claimant-appellant. With him on the brief was Justin M. Lee . Of counsel on the brief were Jeffrey G. Homrig and Lawrence Okey Onyejekwe, Jr ., Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP, of San Francisco, CA.

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 Todd M. Hughes , Deputy Director. Of counsel on the brief were Michael J. Timinski , Deputy Assistant General Counsel, David J. Barrans , Deputy Assistant General Counsel, and Brian D. Griffin , Attorney, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC.

Before NEWMAN, BRYSON, and MOORE, Circuit Judges.