YONEK v. SHINSEKI

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael J. Flibbert , Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, of Palo Alto, CA, argued for claimant-appellant. On the brief were Gary C. Ma , of Palo Alto, CA and Ronald L. Smith of Washington, DC. Of counsel was Holly J. Atkinson , of Palo Alto, CA.

Tara K. Hogan , Trial Attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice, of Washington, DC, argued for respondent-appellee. On the brief were Stuart F. Delery, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Jeanne E. Davidson , Director, Martin F. Hockey, Jr. , Assistant Director, and L. Misha Preheim , Senior Trial Counsel. Of counsel on the brief were David J. Barrans , Deputy Assistant General Counsel, and Martie Adelman , Attorney, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC.

Before DYK, CLEVENGER, and MOORE, Circuit Judges.