Steven S. Pierson, M.d., Plaintiff-appellant, v. William S. Pearson, M.d.; Frederick J. Kane, M.d.; Michaelj. Kelly, M.d.; Thomas L. Ayres; Henry E. Ernst; Thomasr. Kearney, M.d., Shyamala B. Shenoy, M.d.; Veteransadministration; Thomas K. Turnage, Defendants-appellees, 902 F.2d 1566 (4th Cir. 1990)

Steven S. Pierson, M.D., appeals from the district court's order^*  denying relief on his claims that violations of his constitutionally protected rights occurred in connection with his separation from employment at the Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) in Salisbury, North Carolina. His claims were brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1985 and Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Fed. Bureau of Narcotics, 403 U.S. 388 (1971). He also contests the district court's grant of summary judgment for the government on its counterclaim for a refund of the special pay which Pierson received during his employment at the VAMC. After a thorough review of the record, we find that Pierson's appeal is without merit. Accordingly, we affirm on the reasoning of the district court. Pierson v. Pearson, C/A No. 87-642-WS (M.D.N.C. May 31, 1989). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the Court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

AFFIRMED.