Katrina Johanna Eagle

Katrina Johanna Eagle

also known as Katrina J. Eagle, Katrina J. Eagle

4.8
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 24 years

Administrative law Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Administrative Law

10755 Scripps Poway Parkway, # 353, San Diego, CA

About Katrina

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Administrative Law 100%

Katrina Eagle represents Veterans nationwide in issues involving benefit entitlements provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Ms. Eagle focuses exclusively on Veterans disability claims and her only clients are Veterans and their families.

31 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

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Location

The Law Office of Katrina J. Eagle

10755 Scripps Poway Parkway, # 353, San Diego, CA, 92131

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Katrina Johanna Eagle's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

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Posted by Debbie | December 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Devoted Veteran Attorney

If you are fortunate enough to have Katrina accept your case your battle with the VA has an excellent chance of being won. After several years of submitting document after document from doctors, clinics, support letters from family and friends regarding my husbands AS, we turned to Katrina for help.... Along the way we even managed to retrieve 6 pages of documentation from the Mayo Clinic from 1966 which we felt tied my husbands medical issue back to his service in Vietnam. Having been a gunner on a CH37 and a helicopter mechanic, Tom like many others was exposed to Agent Orange. To watch a kind, sweet husband of 45 years become disabled with painful paralysis of his spine, shoulders, ankles not to mention his eyes is heartbreaking at the very least. It was only when Katrina began working on Tom’s case that we felt hopeful. Katrina’s vast experience with the VA, her knowledge of VA case law combined with her determination and pit bull attitude is a winning combination. Her heart is in the right place and she is a devoted advocate for veterans. After almost a 5 year battle my husband received 100 percent disability and all of the benefits that he is entitled to. Katrina Eagle is an angel sent from above to help so many veterans in need support and assistance with their claims. Debbie

Posted by Carol | November 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Vietnam Success Story

On August 10, 2015 my husband David W Baierl had surgery to remove a tumor on the left side of his brain. After having difficulty with his speech, a trip to emergency and several test (Cat Scan and MRI, the doctors found a mass which was later known to be Glioblastoma Multiforme Grade 4. It’s a fas...t growing and very aggressive type of cancer. A few weeks his after surgery Dave started radiation and chemotherapy. He was very brave as he went through several months of treatments and followed by more MRI’s. For a short time, the tumor (most was removed during the surgery) had shrunk considerably. That didn’t last long. The MRI showed it was growing and broke through the scar tissue from the surgery and began to spread. We decided to try electric field therapy. Patches were applied to Dave’s head and I had to change them every other day. Dave developed a terrible infection and had to discontinue the therapy. In May 2016, we contacted the VA in our county to ask if Dave’s cancer could be connected to Agent Orange. His type of cancer was not on the list of cancers caused by the use of Agent Orange in Vietnam. We contacted Katrina Eagle (Veteran Attorney) and she agreed to take our case and help my husband. She kept in touch and walked me through forms that needed to be filled out. She called several times to let us know how things were moving along. In December 2016, Dave was granted full disability and received a check which included back pay from the day he was diagnosed. Katrina Eagle is the most caring person and is dedicated to working for our veterans. Dave was able to see the results. He passed away April 18, 2017. He was a loving husband, fantastic father and grandfather and was always proud to be a Vietnam veteran. He loved his country. Thank you Katrina for all your hard work and moving the process along so quickly. God Bless! Carol Baierl

Posted by Cheri | October 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Exceptional Amazing Attorney!!!

My husband's VA case was filed in 2007 (he was an attorney so he started it but became too ill and hired Katrina). Immediately I knew we were in extremely competent and caring hands! Katrina stayed on top of every detail and answered every question. My husband passed away before the decision and I... relied on Katrina through every denial and heart breaking move of the VA. She helped hire a medical expert to get the case on track and between her exceptional work and that of a terrific doctor, they turned the case into a win. She stayed with us over many years fighting every inch of the way. Katrina gave me hope and ultimately the case was won. My only regret is that my husband can't write this review and say THANK YOU, KATRINA - YOU ARE AN AMAZING ADVOCATE FOR VETERANS!

Katrina Eagle

Replied last October 24, 2018

Thank you Cheri for your kind words. After all these years, I still think about Gerald and our conversations about his appeal. Yes, it became a personal crusade but that essentially describes every one of my cases. To this day, so happy VA did the right thing; I somehow know that it gave him peace of mind even though he had passed.

Posted by Bob G | April 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Highly Recommend for VA Disability Appeal

Katrina Eagle and The Veterans Law Office is truly the best of the best in advocating for veterans during the VA disability appeal process. My wife turned to Katrina after being denied VA disability benefits and through her intimate knowledge of the VA process, persistence in dealing with the VA bur...eaucracy, and strong advocacy for every veteran was able to produce a positive outcome. My wife and I are extremely grateful we found Katrina and highly recommend her to be your advocate during the VA appeal process.

Posted by Anne | January 23, 2018 | Military Law

OUTSTANDING VETERANS ATTORNEY

I highly recommend Katrina Eagle as a Veterans Attorney. I have been an advocate for a group of veterans who are dealing with a specific cancer related to their service in Vietnam. Because of Katrina’s willingness to go above and beyond what she is required to do for veterans, she has been invaluabl...e in guiding and providing me with information regarding the best way to assist veterans with this cancer. When many of the veterans in my group have given up on the VA due to years of denials, and decided to have Katrina represent them with their claims, she confirmed her expertise and knowledge in dealing with the VA, as she was able to get their claims approved. In addition, her empathy and compassion to the veterans and their families is unparalleled. To anyone who is considering Katrina Eagle to work on his or her behalf, be rest assured that you are in good hands. I know that I would not want anyone other than Katrina Eagle to represent me. Anne

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Katrina Johanna Eagle's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Attig

Military law lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Katrina for a few years. Her advocacy on behalf of Veterans is some of the best and most tireless that I have seen in our community. She has accomplished results that help not just one or two Veterans, but that have helped the whole Veterans Community. I can say without reservation that I endorse Katrina, her tireless advocacy, and her fierce focus on achieving justice for her clients and due process and equal protection of the law for Veterans. Proud to know Katrina!"

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Sharmine Persaud

Military law lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have attended several of Ms. Eagle's speaking engagements over the past few years. Most recently, I attended her presentation at the fall NOSSCR conference. Ms. Eagle is a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker. Her committment to the legal profession, veteran's and their families is apparent in her presentation and years of dedication in this area of law. She has inspired me! I endorse this lawyer."

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John Roberts

Administrative law lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Eagle is nationally recognized for her work for disabled Veterans. I attended the legal education class she provided to our Massachusetts chapter of elder law attorneys, and she explained how Veterans benefits can be obtained and coordinated for elderly veterans and their spouses. If you are a veteran who needs to resolve a VA claim, you would be fortunate to retain Attorney Eagle."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Difference Makers Award, American Bar Association

2014

Certificate of Apreciation, CA County of Veterans Service Officers

2013

Certificate of Appreciation, Jewish War Veterans of the United States

2012

Certificate of Appreciation, CA County Veterans Service Officers

2008

Legion of Honor Broze Madallion, The Chapel of Four Chaplains

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Sole Proprietor, Law Office of Katrina J. Eagle

2007 - 2010

Managing Partner, Veterans Law Office of Eagle & Wildhaber, LLP

2001 - 2007

Attorney, Law Office of Wildhaber & Associates

Associations

2020 - Present

California Association of County Veteran Service Officers

Education Consultant

2015 - Present

National Association of County Veterans Service Officers

Certified Veterans Advocate Coordinator

2014 - Present

San Diego Veterans Coalition

Board Member

2009 - 2011

National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

President

2007 - 2009

National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

Vice President

2005 - 2011

National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Freeman v. Shinseki, 24 Vet. App. 404 (2011)

Veterans Court held that VA fiduciary matters affect a veteran's VA benefits; due process rights apply.

Harvey v. Shinseki, 24 Vet.App. 284 (2011)

Veterans Court found VA in civil contempt and fined VA $20,000.

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Education

1999

George Mason Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

George Washington Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

NACVSO

Advanced Appeals Training

2020

MACVSO Virtual Training Conference 2020

Best Advocacy Practices Re: C&P Exams and Medical Opinions

2020

IACVAC Annual Training Conference

Navigating the Appeals Process

2020

CACVSO Fall 2020 Professional Training Conference

Lay Evidence

2014

OH CVSO Fall Training Conference

Case Studies That (Should) Matter To The CVSO

2014

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Representing Veterans

2014

NACVSO Annual Training Conference

Best Practices for Hearings At VARO & BVA

2014

CA CVSO Spring Training Conference

Best Practices for NOD's and Appeals

2013

WI Judicare CLE Seminar

How To Maximize A Veteran's Chances On Appeal

2013

NOSSCR Fall Conference (San Diego)

How To Appeal Adverse VA Decision

2013

NC CVSO Spring Training Conference

Over-The-Horizon Thinking: A Lawyer's Approach To VA Claims

2013

NACVSO Annual Training Conference

Court Cases That (Should) Matter To The CVSO

Publications

2018

GPSolo, An ABA Publication Representing Veterans: A Primer

2011

AAJ Trial Keep Veterans' Claims Alive

2011

Veterans Consortium Annual Report Transforming Veterans Law

2008

Nevada Lawyer Magazine Veterans Facing Criminal Charges

Languages

English

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