ROBERTSON v. GIBSON

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Nathan S. Mammen , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, of Washington, DC, argued for claimant-appellant. With him on the brief was Rachel E. Goldstein.

Michael P. Goodman , 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 , Assistant Attorney General, Bryant G. Snee , Acting Director, and Scott D. Austin , Assistant Director. Of counsel on the brief were David J. Barrans , Deputy Assistant General Counsel, and Rachael T. Brant , Attorney, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC.

Megan F. Raymond and Paul M. Schoenhard , Ropes & Gray, LLP, of Washington, DC, for amicus curiae, National Institute of Military Justice.

Before O'MALLEY and HUGHES, Circuit Judges.