VIEGAS v. SHINSEKI

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Linda E. Blauhut , Paralyzed Veterans of America, of Washington, DC, argued for claimant-appellant. With her on the brief was Jennifer A. Zajac .

Scott D. Austin , Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice, of Washington, DC, argued for respondent-appellee. On the brief were Stuart F. Delery , Acting Assistant Attorney General, Jeanne E. Davidson , Director, Todd M. Hughes , Deputy Director, and Elizabeth M. Hosford , Senior Trial Counsel. Of counsel on the brief were Michael J. Timinski , Deputy Assistant General Counsel, and Christa A. Shriber , Attorney, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC.

Before RADER, Chief Judge, NEWMAN and MAYER, Circuit Judges.