Statute of Limitations
CLJA administrative claims closed August 10, 2024. CLJA suits filed in Eastern District of North Carolina. Virginia VA Regional Offices in Roanoke and Richmond handle veteran disability claims, which remain open.
CLJA admin claims closed August 10, 2024 — VA disability claims remain open
Exposure in Virginia
Source: U.S. Census Bureau / VA 2024
Source: Navy JAG / plaintiffs' counsel estimates
Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Clinics & Specialists in Virginia
Hampton VA Medical Center
VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
Your Legal Team
Patricia Nguyen
Partner
Arlington, VA
Patricia Nguyen is one of the most respected veterans benefits attorneys in the mid-Atlantic region, with an 18-year practice focused on VA disability claims, Board of Veterans Appeals appeals, and Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims litigation. Since the CLJA's passage, she has expanded her practice to include CLJA claims, leveraging her deep expertise in VA Presumptive Conditions and military service documentation to build the strongest possible evidentiary foundations for her clients. Patricia's dual expertise in VA law and CLJA litigation is especially valuable for veterans who are pursuing both VA disability benefits and CLJA compensation simultaneously, ensuring both tracks are maximized without offset risk.
Education
- J.D., George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School (2008)
- B.S., Political Science, Virginia Tech (2005)