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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VA Disability and Your Retirement Benefits, Explained
Does VA disability affect your Social Security retirement benefits? This article explains.
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Mefloquine Toxicity VA Disability Explained
The VA doesn’t have a specific mefloquine VA disability rating, but veterans may still be eligible for compensation when the drug causes health issues.
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Tinnitus and Migraines VA Disability Explained
If you’re a veteran with service-connected tinnitus that led to migraines, you may be eligible for a tinnitus and migraines VA disability rating.
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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.
SSDI Articles
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Disability for Mental Illness: What Conditions Are Most Likely to Be Approved?
What is the most approved mental illness for disability? In this article, discover what the most approved mental illness for disability is, which conditions qualify, and how to improve your chances of SSDI approval.
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Is Hearing Loss Considered a Disability for Social Security Benefits?
Is hearing loss a disability? In this article, discover when you may qualify for SSDI benefits, what the SSA eligibility requirements are, and what medical evidence you need to support your claim.
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Can Social Security Disability Benefits Be Garnished for Government Debt?
Wondering if disability can be garnished? In this article, learn when SSDI benefits may be withheld, which debts qualify, and what protections federal law provides.
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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.
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.
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Wds & Wds have been my greatest asset during my VA claim process. I did all I could on my own with one step forward for every two to three steps backwards. Then I met Wds & Wds and it was a one handle at a time climb after that. They were one heck of a teammate to have in the game and to hand the ball to. Darn good choice I made this time. ...Dzell...
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