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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Agent Orange Presumptive List
We share the Agent Orange presumptive list, how each condition is rated, and what you can do if you believe AO exposure caused a different condition.
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Understanding the VA Disability 5-Year Rule for PTSD
In this article, we talk about veterans and PTSD, when the VA can reduce your disability rating for PTSD, and how the VA’s 5-year rule works.
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Is a C&P Exam a Good Sign?
We explain why C&P exams are important and what it means when the VA says a C&P exam is or is not needed for your claim.
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PTSD and Depression VA Ratings: Can Veterans Receive Disability for Both?
This article explains the PTSD and depression VA rating and how ratings are determined when symptoms overlap.
SSDI Articles
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How Social Security AI is Changing Customer Service and Disability Decisions
Curious about the Social Security AI rollout? This article explains how AI aims to improve claims processing and how it may affect disability decisions.
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Can You Get Disability for Borderline Personality Disorder?
Is BPD a disability? If symptoms make it hard to work, you may qualify for SSDI. In this article, learn what you need to qualify for SSDI for BPD.
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Understanding VA Disability and SSDI Benefits
Can you get SSDI and VA disability at the same time? This article explains the differences between the programs, their eligibility rules, and how to use your VA rating to support your SSDI claim.
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Your Guide to Social Security Family Benefits and SSDI Auxiliary Payments
Could your family qualify for Social Security family benefits? Learn about auxiliary benefits, who qualifies, how much your family could receive every month.
In the news
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Woods & Woods Appears on Inside INdiana Business
Owner and president of Woods & Woods, The Veterans Firm, Neil Woods, was interviewed for Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick.
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Woods & Woods Featured in Evansville Business Magazine
Woods & Woods was featured as the cover story of Evansville Business’ October/November 2025 issue.
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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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Calculators
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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
If you’ve experienced health issues due to a Bard PowerPort™ migrating, fracturing, or leaking, you may qualify for the chemo port lawsuit.
The Abbott HeartMate™ and Abiomed Impella® Heart Pump Lawsuit
If you were injured by the Abbott HeartMate™ or Abiomed Impella® Heart Pump, you could be eligible for compensation.
Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits
If you used chemical hair straighteners or hair relaxers at least four times in a year and later developed ovarian or uterine cancer, you may be eligible for compensation.
Talcum Powder Lawsuits
You may qualify for the talcum powder lawsuit if you used talcum powder products and were later diagnosed with ovarian cancer or mesothelioma.
Ozempic® Lawsuit for Gastrointestinal Problems
If you’ve taken Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or Rybelsus® and visited the ER or were hospitalized for gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) or gastric obstruction, you may qualify for the Ozempic® lawsuit.
Oxbryta® Lawsuit
You may qualify for the Oxbryta® lawsuit if you or a loved one used Oxbryta to treat sickle cell disease and later experienced serious complications that resulted in injury or death.
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 benign meningioma, you could be owed a settlement from its manufacturer.
Enfamil™ and Similac™ Baby Formula Lawsuit
We explain how cow’s milk–based baby formula may be linked to NEC and who can join the Enfamil and Similac baby formula lawsuit.
Paragard® IUD Lawsuit
If your Paragard IUD broke during removal and required surgery or resulted in complications, you may qualify to join the Paragard IUD lawsuit.
The Dupixent® Lawsuit
If you have been prescribed Dupixent and were diagnosed with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, you may be entitled to compensation.
The Asbestos Exposure Lawsuit
If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and developed mesothelioma or another form of cancer, you may qualify for the asbestos exposure lawsuit.
Paraquat Lawsuit for Parkinson’s
If you were exposed to paraquat herbicide and were diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you may qualify to join the paraquat lawsuit.
Hernia Mesh Lawsuit
If you’ve had a hernia mesh implanted since 2006 and later experienced infection, bowel obstruction, organ damage, or chronic pain, or needed additional surgeries, you may qualify for the hernia mesh lawsuit.
RoundUp® Weed Killer Lawsuit
You may qualify for the RoundUp lawsuit against Monsanto and Bayer Group if you or a loved one were exposed to RoundUp and later developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
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Woods & Woods did an amazing job at handling my VA disability claim. They made the process seamless, answered questions when I had them, returned phone calls, and cared about me as a client. I even referred my brother to them and they helped him as well. A professionally run and caring demeanor. I would highly recommend them.
Woods & Woods is a blessing from the Lord. I cannot believe how patient and knowledgeable they are. They never give up on you and will see your claims through the end. They are willing and honest. I could not have done this without them. They are truly amazing. If you need assistance with anything please contact them directly. It’s worth it. Be patient with them and they will help you out with your claims. Godspeed!!!
When I say the best...I mean the absolute best law firm there is when it comes to handling business for you with the VBA! They will definitely get you all the help you need! Patience is key here! Give them the time, and trust and believe me when I say this...it will definitely be worth all your time!
It may have taken many years but Woods & Woods was right there every step of the way. They kept me up to date on everything going on with the case. Im very happy with the outcome would recommend them a thousand times over to friends and family and also to all my fellow veterans. A Big Thank You to Woods & Woods and everyone involved in all the hard work that came with working on my case.
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