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Middleton v. McDonald

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on October 6, 2014.

Docket No.13-1342
Op. BelowFed. Cir.
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Issue

Whether a veteran whose disability picture "more nearly approximates," 38 C.F.R. " 4.7, but "does not satisfy" the criteria required for a higher rating is ineligible for that higher rating.

Proceedings & orders timeline

May 5, 2014
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due June 6, 2014)
May 30, 2014
Waiver of right of respondent Sloan D. Gibson, Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs to respond filed.
Jun 3, 2014
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 19, 2014.
Jun 4, 2014
Brief amici curiae of The American Legion, and Vietnam Veterans of America filed.
Jun 12, 2014
Response Requested . (Due July 14, 2014)
Jul 10, 2014
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including August 13, 2014.
Aug 13, 2014
Brief of respondent Robert A. McDonald, Secretary of Veterans Affairs in opposition filed.
Aug 27, 2014
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 29, 2014.
Oct 6, 2014
Petition DENIED.

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