WALKER v. SHINSEKI

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David S. Forman , Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, of Washington, DC, argued for claimant-appellant. With him on the brief was Anita Bhushan , of Atlanta, Georgia. Of counsel on the brief were Louis J. George and Barton F. Stichman , National Veterans Legal Services Program, of Washington, DC. Of counsel was Jessica H. Roark , Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, of Reston, Virginia.

Alex P. Hontos , Trial Attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice, of Washington, DC, argued for respondent-appellee. With him on the brief were Stuart F. Delery , Acting Assistant Attorney General, Jeanne E. Davidson , Director, and Martin F. Hockey, Jr. , Assistant Director. Of counsel on the brief were David J. Barrans , Deputy Assistant General Counsel, and Brian D. Griffin , Attorney, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC.

Before DYK, CLEVENGER, and WALLACH, Circuit Judges.