Katrina Johanna Eagle

I served in United States Air Force from 1970 – 1974. I was stationed at Anderson Air Force Base in Guam from 1971-1973, as fuel specialist. During that time, I was exposed to many different toxic chemicals including Agent Orange. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2011 and then two years late...r with thyroid cancer, the residual effects dramatically affected not only me but my family. After speaking with a representative for the Missouri Veterans Commission, I submitted a claim for exposure to Agent Orange. That claim was immediately denied. After this denial, the representative suggested I seek legal representation and was given the name of Katrina Eagle, Esq. Veterans Law Attorney. Little did I know then the dedication, tenacity and compassion this woman would show me for the next ten years! Over the course of the last ten years, numerous denials, frustrations and moments of utter disappointment and lack of the energy to continue this fight occurred, however Katrina was always there never wavering in her support and encouragement to not give up the fight. The Board of Veterans Affairs (BVA) denied our claims several times, the cases were then submitted to the US Courts of Appeals not once but twice and both times the Courts sent them back to the BVA for review. Thanks to Katrina and Jim Radogna’s continued support, knowledge and empathy for me, I am now at 100% disability. Never could I have imagined this outcome and will forever be thankful for their continuous support and encouragement to never give up the fight!

My Air Force veteran husband was in the hospital for eight months with an acute leukemia when we heard about Katrina. She took his case and worked through all the red tape and an appeal to get him into the VA and ultimately a settlement. I too am an attorney, but could not have managed this process... without her. Be prepared, its a long process, lots of "hurry up & wait", but if you can produce the info she needs to make your case, she knows the system!

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 is a no nonsense attorney who knows the in's and out's of the VA system. She knows how to cut through the red tape and get a quick decision. She knows the correct terminology the VA uses that would other wise leave you chasing your tail. I fought the VA for six years before hiring her. ...I could have cut that time down to maybe 3 years with her representation.