DUCHESNEAU v. SHINSEKI

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Linda J. Thayer , Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, of Cambridge, MA, argued for claimant-appellant. With her on the brief was Ronald L. Smith , of Washington, DC.

L. Misha Preheim , Trial Attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice, of Washington, DC, argued for respondentappellee. With her on the brief were Tony West , Assistant Attorney General, Jeanne E. Davidson , Director, and Brian M. Simkin , Assistant Director. Of counsel on the brief were Michael J. Timinski , Deputy Assistant General Counsel, and Lara K. Eilhardt , Attorney, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC.

Before LOURIE, LINN, and PROST, Circuit Judges.