GILBERT v. SHINSEKI

No. 2013-7056.

749 F.3d 1370 (2014)

Daniel R. GILBERT, Claimant-Appellant, v. Eric K. SHINSEKI, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Respondent-Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit.

Decided: April 24, 2014.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Zachary M. Stolz , Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick, Ltd., of Providence, RI, argued for claimant-appellant. With him on the brief was Thomas R. Bender. Of counsel on the brief was Christopher J. Clay , Disabled American Veterans, of Cold Springs, KY. Of counsel was Robert V. Chisholm , Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick, Ltd., 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 , Assistant Attorney General, and Jeanne E. Davidson , 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 NEWMAN, MOORE, and WALLACH, Circuit Judges.


MOORE, Circuit Judge.

Daniel R. Gilbert appeals from the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Veterans Court) affirming the decision by the Board of Veterans Appeals (Board) to deny Mr. Gilbert service connection for psychiatric disability. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

Mr. Gilbert served in the Navy. His report of medical history upon entry into service revealed no psychiatric defects. After leaving service, Mr. Gilbert...

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