JOYNER v. McDONALD

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Rachel M. McKenzie , Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, of Washington, DC, argued for claimant-appellant. With her on the brief was Eric A. Shumsky. Of counsel on the brief were Barton F. Stichman and Patrick A. Berkshire , National Veterans Legal Services Program, of Washington, DC.

Tara K. Hogan , 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, 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 Martie Adelman , Attorney, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC.

Before PROST, Chief Judge, MOORE, and CHEN, Circuit Judges.