BLUBAUGH v. McDONALD

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Zachary M. Stolz , Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick, Ltd., of Providence, Rhode Island, argued for claimant-appellant. Of counsel on the brief was Christopher J. Clay , Disabled American Veterans, of Cold Spring, Kentucky. Of counsel were Robert v. Chisholm and Thomas R. Bender , Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick, of Providence, Rhode Island.

Shelley D. Weger , Trial Attorney, 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 Rachael T. Brant , Attorney, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, of Washington, DC. Of counsel was K. Elizabeth Witwer , Attorney, United States Department of Justice, of Washington, DC.

Before O'MALLEY, REYNA, and HUGHES, Circuit Judges.