BERAUD v. McDONALD

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Amy F. Odom , National Veterans Legal Services Program, of Washington, DC, argued for claimant-appellant. With her on the brief were Barton Stichman and Louis George. Of counsel on the brief was Mary K. Hoefer , Hoefer Law Firm, of Iowa City, IA.

Elizabeth M. Hosford , Senior Trial Counsel, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice, of Washington, DC, argued for respondent-appellee. With her on the brief were Stuart F. Delery , Assistant Attorney General, Robert E. Kirschman, Jr. , Director, and Martin F. Hockey, Jr. , Assistant Director. Of counsel on the brief were David J. Barrans , Deputy Assistant General Counsel and Amanda R. Blackmon , Staff Attorney, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC. Of counsel was Michael J. Timinski , Deputy Assistant General Counsel.

Dissenting opinion filed by Circuit Judge LOURIE.