PRINKEY v. SHINSEKI

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Zachary Stolz , Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick, Ltd., of Providence, RI, argued for claimant-appellant. On the brief were Thomas R. Bender ; and Christopher J. Clay , Disabled American Veterans, of Cold Springs, KY. Of counsel was Robert Vincent Chisholm , Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick, of Providence, RI.

Martin F. Hockey, Jr. , Assistant Director, 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 , Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Jeanne E. Davidson , Director, and Michael S. Macko , Trial Attorney. Of counsel on the brief were David J. Barrans , Deputy Assistant General Counsel and Tracey Parker Warren , Attorney, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC.

Before NEWMAN, CLEVENGER, and TARANTO, Circuit Judges.