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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VIDEO: VA Disability for Medication Side Effects
VA disability lawyer Melissa Rapolla [née Alexander] discusses how veterans may qualify for VA disability benefits for medication side effects.
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Veterans Can File a VA Claim for Depression Due to Chronic Pain
We explain how chronic pain and depression can be linked in veterans, and how to get VA disability for depression secondary to chronic pain.
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2027 Veterans Benefits Cost of Living Adjustment Announced
The 2027 veterans benefits cost of living adjustment has been announced. VA disability rates in 2027 will increase 3.6%.
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What is the Rhabdomyolysis VA Disability Rating?
This article explains what rhabdomyolysis is, reasons a veteran may develop the condition, and the rhabdomyolysis VA disability rating.
SSDI Articles
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Can You Get Disability for Narcolepsy? What You Need to Know
Are you asking, “is narcolepsy a disability?” Well, in this article, we’ll discuss how narcolepsy could qualify for SSDI and what you need to do to support your claim.
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Waiting Period for SSDI: How Long You’ll Have to Wait for Benefits
What is the SSDI waiting period and how does it affect your benefits? In this article, we’ll discuss what the SSDI waiting period means for you.
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The Social Security COLA 2027 Update: Social Security Checks Will Get a 3.6% Increase
In 2027, Social Security benefits payments for 75 million Americans will increase by 3.6%.
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Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know About Disability Benefits
Is Alzheimer’s disease a disability for Social Security? In this article, we’ll learn about the SSA’s requirements, what evidence you’ll need to support your claim, and how Alzheimer’s could qualify for benefits.
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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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.
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.
Cartiva® Toe Implant Lawsuit: What You Need to Know
You may qualify for the Cartiva implant lawsuit if you or a loved one receive a Cartiva synthetic cartilage implant from 2016 to 2024, and then later experienced severe complications or required additional surgery.
The Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Learn who may qualify for the anti-terrorism lawsuit, including veterans, government contractors, and families affected by attacks in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Kratom Lawsuit: What You Need to Know
If you lost a loved one who used kratom purchased legally in a state where it was permitted, you may qualify for the kratom lawsuit.
What Our Clients Say
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Yesterday I filled out the email form requesting a consultation on my VA disability claim I intend to file. Within 24 hours of sending the form back, I received a phone call from Jasmine. She was so helpful, caring, and thorough in asking me about my health conditions and asking pertinent questions. A good listener and compassionate, Jasmine was easy to talk with about my military history and the connections to my poor health. I don't feel as overwhelmed as I did before reaching out to this law firm for assistance with my application. God bless you for the help you extend to veterans.
Woods and Woods originally was able to get my VA rating to 80% within 5 months of filing claim. they had been working on higher level review for 2 years to get me to 100%. They filed another appeal in late May of 2026 and after about a week I got TDIU for 100% P&T. I would have never been able to to this on my own. I think choosing them to represent me was the best choice for me. The outcome has been life changing.
Thank you, Woods and Woods, for standing by me, for your commitment to veterans and for making a real difference in my life. I will always appreciate what you have done for me and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to other veterans who needs help with their VA disability claims. From the bottom of my heart, thank you
Woods & woods fought for a while for my va claim they didn't stop until they got results. I would highly recommend for any issues for veterans or disability claims. It doesn't happen overnight you must have patients too get good results.
I contacted Woods & Woods about a year ago. I was down to my last appeal with the VA. I knew I could not do this on my own, so I started looking for s lawyer. While searching the web, a lot of lawyers were out there in the appeal process that would against the VA. I decided to go with Woods & Woods, and they are the best! They got in front of a judge and won and I am forever thankful. R Rowan
Great in every way. Communication and results. They never stop pursuing your claim. John Hughes, USAF Retired
Total Reviews: 1924
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