Resources
Below, you’ll find our VA and SSDI blog content, calculators, and other resources to help you in your journey toward getting the disability payments you deserve.
Our Top Content
VA Articles
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Hyperhidrosis VA Disability Rating
Veterans who experience constant sweating that affects their ability to lead a normal life may qualify for a hyperhidrosis VA disability rating.
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VA Rating for Celiac Disease
If you’re a veteran with celiac disease you believe was caused or worsened by your service, you’ll want to understand the celiac disease VA rating.
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How to Use VA Form 21-4140
We explain what VA form 21-4140 is, how it applies to veterans receiving TDIU, and what questions you’ll find on it.
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Veterans Can Get a Raynaud’s VA Rating
If you’re a veteran with Raynaud’s disease or Raynaud’s syndrome, you’ll want to understand the Raynaud’s syndrome VA rating.
SSDI Articles
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Understanding SSDI Work Credits
Learn about what Social Security work credits are, how you can earn them, and about the different factors that can affect your eligibility.
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List of Disabilities for SSDI
We explain which disabilities qualify for SSDI and how the SSA defines a disability.
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What Is the Most Approved Disability? The Top 10 Disabilities Approved by Social Security
We answer the question “what is the most approved disability for SSDI?” and explain what evidence can strengthen your claim.
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A Guide to Social Security Disability Insurance
What is SSDI? In this guide, we’ll explore what SSDI is, how to qualify, how to apply, and other important details.
In the news
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Untold Valor Podcast – Never Give Up: Fighting for the VA Benefits You Deserve
Our VA disability lawyers Neil Woods and Lori Underwood join the Untold Valor podcast to share information about navigating VA disability.
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Woods & Woods makes Best Places to Work in Indiana list
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has named Woods & Woods as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Indiana.
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Honor Flight
Honor Flight of Southern Indiana, Inc. announced today Woods & Woods, LLC will be the Tour of Honor Sponsor for the October 5 Honor Flight to enable 86 military veterans to fly to Washington, D.C., for the day.
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Woods & Woods to celebrate move to Haynie’s Corner
Woods & Woods will celebrate our 40th anniversary and our new office in the Haynie’s Corner neighborhood with a ribbon-cutting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 2.
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Product Liability
We also offer assistance with a number of lawsuits related to injuries caused by consumer products, medical devices, and prescription drugs. The following is a list of current cases. Click to learn more and to contact us today for a free consultation.
The Chemo Port Lawsuit
Nearly a hundred individuals from across the country have filed lawsuits against manufacturers of chemo ports, or port-a-caths,…
The Abbott HeartMate™ and Abiomed Impella® Heart Pump Lawsuit
If you used the Abiomed Impella® heart pump and your device failed, perforating your ventricle, aorta, or other…
Tepezza Lawsuits for Hearing Loss
If you took the drug Tepezza to treat your thyroid eye disease and later developed tinnitus or hearing…
Syfovre® Lawsuit
If you used the prescription eye injection Syfovre® to treat geographic atrophy and later developed retinal vasculitis or…
Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits
Have you used chemical hair straighteners or hair relaxers at least four times in a year? Did you…
Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuits
If you used talcum powder products and were later diagnosed with ovarian cancer or mesothelioma, you may be…
Valsartan Cancer Recall Lawsuit
What’s the problem with some batches of valsartan? Prescription high blood pressure medicines often contain valsartan. This compound…
GM Brake Class Action Lawsuit Includes Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC Trucks and SUVs
About the GM Brake Class Action Lawsuit The GM Brake Class Action Lawsuit that was filed in California alleges…
Ozempic Lawsuit for Gastrointestinal Problems
If you’ve taken Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or Rybelsus® and visited the ER or were hospitalized for gastroparesis (stomach paralysis)…
Oxbryta® Lawsuit
If you or a loved one used the prescription drug Oxbryta® to treat sickle cell disease and later…
Ultra Processed Foods Lawsuit
Millions of people around the world eat ultra processed foods every day. These pre-packaged foods can make snacks…
Firefighting Foam PFAS Lawsuit
According to Department of Defense records, aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) has been used to fight fires in…
The Depo-Provera® Brain Tumor Lawsuit
If you’ve taken Depo-Provera® or an authorized generic version of the birth control shots and developed cancerous or…
What Our Clients Say
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Outstanding communication with my appointed representative. I strongly recommend them for any veteran that requires assistance.
Woods&Woods I would like to thank you for your long effort of support & success in getting what was due to me of my claims and conditions that I have endured on the pain and suffering during the years of my military years that I've encounterd.And also I give Honor to the VA of understanding my disabilities that I suffered from for many,many years and on going.Im so grateful for all of the support from both sides.Thank You and I will highly recommend any veterans that need your support on claims & appeals.God Bless.
To any veteran who is seeking to get the benefits that they deserve I recommend Woods & Woods. Upon hiring Woods & Woods I was at 60%. I am now 100% getting unemployability. Two everyone who worked on my case I appreciate you and I commend you on a job well done. Thank you for keeping me informed along the way. I also thank you for the backpay that I received Woods&Woods Are the best!!!!!
Woods and Woods will throughly look at your case to determine successful outcomes...from initial reception to intake the process is worth the time as the firm is worth the investment. Corley Byers Unit armorer Dco 1502 infantry regts Fort Campbell KY PART TWO ....THEY HAVE DONE EVERYTHING THEY SAID .....I FILED SEVEN TIMES ON MY ON .....NEVER WORK OUT....THE LANGUAGE AND EXPERTISE IS WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR......I DID NOT THINK I WOULD BE IN THE SYSTEM SO FAST SO FAR MRS ALANIA WOODS ....PRE INTAKE MRS COY SCHMITT CASE MANAGEMENT PLUS CONTACT THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS..... THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION
I went to Woods and Woods not hoping for much as I didn't think I had much of a case. Boy was I wrong! Woods and Woods took my case and long story short increased my rating from 10% to 100%. They were very professional and procative in keeping in contact with me. I highly recomend them to any Veteran who thinks they may have a disability or who has one and might like to see if it can be increased. Woods and Woods is amazing!
Win! Win! Win! I had a unique situation being from a black ops background. Woods knew exactly how to handle my situation. Lindsey was the best ever to work with. I will always be grateful and highly recommend their expertise to all veterans.
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