tic COUNSEL: Keith L. Kimball, Esquire, Colgan, Kimball and Carnes, 4456 Corporation Lane, Suite 330, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, for the Claimant. Jimese P. Sherrill, Esquire, Jordan, Coyne and Savits, L.L.P., 10509 Judicial Drive, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030, for the Defendants. JUDGES: COMMISSIONER TARR, COMM