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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Erectile Dysfunction Secondary to Depression VA Rating
We explain VA disability for erectile dysfunction secondary to depression and the connection between the two conditions.
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How Much is the Monthly Stipend for a VA Caregiver?
How much is the monthly stipend for a VA caregiver? This article explains.
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VA Disability for Hip Replacement
If the reason you need a hip replacement relates back to your military service, you may be owed benefits. We explain the VA rating for hip replacement.
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Pleurisy VA Rating
In this article we discuss what pleurisy is, how veterans can connect the condition to military service, and how a pleuritis VA rating is evaluated.
SSDI Articles
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Is HIV a Disability for Social Security?
Wondering if HIV is considered a disability? In this article, we’ll discuss the SSDI eligibility requirements, the SSA’s HIV criteria, and what medical evidence you need to apply.
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How to Pass a Continuing Disability Review and Keep Your Benefits
Wondering how to pass a continuing disability review (CRD)? In this article, we’ll discuss how to pass a CDR, what triggers reviews, and how you can protect your SSDI benefits.
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2026 Social Security Compassionate Allowances Expansion
In this article, learn about the 14 conditions added to the SSA’s 2026 Compassionate Allowance list and how the program can expedite disability claims.
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SSI vs. SSDI: Side-by-Side Comparison of Social Security Disability Programs
Curious about what the difference is between SSDI and SSI? In this article, we discuss eligibility requirements, payment amounts, and health coverage to determine which disability program fits your needs.
In the news
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Woods & Woods returns as Tour of Honor Sponsor for Honor Flight Southern Indiana EVV21
Woods & Woods will be the Tour of Honor Sponsor for the September 26 Honor Flight. As the Tour of Honor Sponsor, Woods & Woods is contributing $50,000 to help make the flight possible.
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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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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.
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.
Omnipod® Recall 2026: What You Need to Know About the Insulin Pump Lawsuit
Curious about the Omnipod recall in 2026? Find out what caused the recall, the risks of insulin under-delivery, and your legal options if you were injured.
Bravo™ Capsule Lawsuit: What Patients Need to Know
You may qualify for the Bravo™ capsule lawsuit if you or a loved one had a Bravo™ capsule placed to monitor esophageal pH and and experienced complications.
The Legionnaires’ Disease Lawsuits: Everything You Should Know
If you or a loved one was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease or died after exposure to contaminated water, you may qualify for the Legionnaires’ disease lawsuit.
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