Katrina Johanna Eagle

Katrina Johanna Eagle

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

4.9
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

1

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

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

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Posted by Greg | June 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Great People to work with....& they back up what they say!

I would like to sincerely thank Katrina Eagle and her team for their dedication and persistence in helping me obtain the VA benefits I rightfully deserved. I am a Vietnam-era Navy veteran who served three tours of duty in Thailand during the Vietnam War. I began pursuing these benefits back in 199...1 with Mr. Don Buss, a Senior VSO in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Despite attending a hearing and making five separate attempts, my claims were repeatedly denied. I was told that Agent Orange had not been used in Thailand and that no tactical herbicides were present on Royal Thai Air Force bases. This was difficult to accept, especially since I had photographs and 11 pages of official orders clearly documenting my three tours with VP-9 in Thailand. After years of frustration, I stepped away from the process. Fortunately, through another Vietnam veteran, I was introduced to Katrina Eagle, Attorney at Law, who advocates for veterans whose claims have been mishandled or denied. From our first interaction, I knew I had finally found someone who would fight for me. The journey was long, with many ups and downs, and at times it tested my patience. However, in 2025, I was finally recognized for my service and granted full disability benefits based on my medical conditions. I will always be deeply grateful to Katrina and Jim for their unwavering commitment and for standing by me throughout this process. I am truly indebted to them for everything they have done on my behalf. Sincerely, Greg Thompson Rochester, Minnesota

Posted by GreatMail | June 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding Disabled Veteran Lawyer

If you want an exemplary attorney for all VA matters regarding disability claims, hire Ms. Eagle. She is not only results driven, she is a caring and fierce advocate for disabled Veterans. For my husband, his military buddy, and a host of other Veterans, she delivered. God Bless her, her team, and ...their honorable work!

Posted by Russ | June 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Never give up your VA rights.

After 3 VA rejections over 4 or 5 years for my various Agent Orange problems, I heard about Katrina thru an old military buddy. After discussing my my problems, she did what she does best, getting me a 100% disability rating. She is serious about veterans rights and knows how to use the VA syste...m, which is nearly impossible for the average GI that is trying to get promised benefits on their own. On top of all that, she is a pleasure to work with and a bulldog for your rights. She gets my highest acclaim and recommendation.

Posted by SSG Leon | December 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Golden Eagle

I was referred to Katrina Eagle by a past commander who spoke very highly of her professionalism and tenacity in seeking benefits earned by veterans. Just from our first conversation on the telephone I knew that she was the real deal and was going to walk the walk for me. She has a great team that... built a solid case for me getting my 100% rating with a first time "GO". She succeeded where other agencies have failed. I will recommend her to all of my brothers and sisters in arms. You want her in your foxhole when up against the VA bureaucracy! Katrina is MY Hero! She is an All American Golden Eagle!

Posted by Dottie | July 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney

My personal miracle worker!

I am eager and honored to recount my experience with Katrina Eagle ESQ. My husband, Danny Russ, passed way in May of 2021 from Bile Duct Cancer. Danny had served in Vietnam as a young man. He worked in the air strip where planes, carrying agent orange, took off and landed many times a day. However..., Bile Duct Cancer is not listed as a presumptive condition related to agent orange. Yet, it was evident that he had been exposed and it had poisoned his bile ducts and liver. So, I contacted the veterans administration and filed for survivors benefits. He had only lived three weeks after being diagnosed so there was no time for him to file himself. I was denied the benefits and had one year to appeal. I called 4 (four) veteran administration attorneys, each one declined handling my appeal. Each one said my case had merit, but they just didn’t have time to take it on. Upon receiving the call of denial from the fourth attorney I had contacted, I now had one month left to appeal. I was hopelessly sitting at my computer when my phone rang. Being it was a unknown number, I almost did not answer. However I did answer to discover on the other end was a representative from the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation ® (the medical term for bile duct cancer). She gave me the name of a person who turned out to be my own private angel. Katrina Eagle. Katrina called me herself after reviewing my case which I had sent to her via the Internet. Not a screener, not paralegal, the actual attorney, Katrina Eagle, called me herself. She told me she had reviewed my case already and she was glad to take it on. This was June of 2022-I was approved for my appeal and received the backpay from when my husband had passed away by October 2022. Obviously what I’m about to say is what I believe, but cannot proof. That is my case was a comparatively small case so the lawyers fee was not as large as some other cases might be. This is why, I believe, the other attorneys turned me down. Without hesitation Katrina Eagle stepped in and did a fantastic unbelievable job. Katrina is concerned about the vet and his or her family, not how big will her commission be. I will always call her my miracle worker.

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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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