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 for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
We explain what eustachian tube dysfunction is and some of the ratings the VA may use to assess the condition in veterans.
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Understanding the Back Pain VA Disability Rating
The VA rates back pain by how much the spine is affected and the severity of movement loss. Read on to understand VA ratings for back pain.
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VIDEO: How to Expedite Your VA Disability Claim
Woods & Woods accredited VA disability lawyer explains how to expedite your VA disability claim.
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Is Dementia a VA Disability?
The VA offers a variety of benefits for dementia patients, includer caregiving resources. In this article, we focus on VA disability for dementia.
SSDI Articles
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Can I File Bankruptcy While on Disability? Bankruptcy and Disability Explained
Are you wondering if you can file for bankruptcy while on disability? In this article, we’ll discuss how bankruptcy affects SSDI and other important facts about income reporting and creditor protections.
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Understanding the Onset Date Meaning for SSDI Benefits
Confused about what “date of onset” means? In this article, we’ll explore what an onset date is, how the SSA determines when it is, and how it affects your benefits and backpay.
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Is OCD Considered a Disability for SSDI Benefits?
Is OCD a disability for Social Security? In this article, you’ll learn if OCD qualifies for benefits, how the SSA evaluates it, and what you can do to support your claim.
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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.
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.
What Our Clients Say
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I cannot begin to say how thankful to everyone at Woods and Woods. Just when you think the VA will again do what they can to keep you down, W&W stepped in and fought for me and my family.
Woods & Woods, The Veterans Firm handled my case exceptionally. The intake agent was upfront that the firm would review my case first, then follow up with a determination whether or not the firm would take on my case. They notified me of intent to file in August 2025. Between then and now the caseworker has kept me in the know, working diligently with active service records as well as present outpatient records. Thank you to the Attorneys that worked on my case, specifically the agents who were courteous to return my calls and emails beginning with Jesse Southard, Charity Hoggard, and most importantly Kristi L. Qualls who was so instrumental, and instructive on me getting paperwork organized and delivered on time via email. Several weeks ago I received a phone call from my caseworker that I was going to receive full Disability Claim beginning the month of October 2026, with backpay. Yes, as far as concerned I recommend Woods & Woods, The Veterans Firm. Best Regards, Eddy Barajas Army Veteran
Woods & Woods, The Veterans Firm handled my case exceptionally. The intake agent was upfront that the firm would review my case first, then follow up with a determination whether or not the firm would take on my case. They notified me of intent to file in August 2025. Between then and now the caseworker has kept me in the know, working diligently with active service records as well as present outpatient records. Thank you to the Attorneys that worked on my case, specifically the agents who were courteous to return my calls and emails beginning with Jesse Southard, Charity Hoggard, and most importantly Kristi L. Qualls who was so instrumental, and instructive on me getting paperwork organized and delivered on time via email. Several weeks ago I received a phone call from my caseworker that I was going to receive full Disability Claim beginning the month of October 2026, with backpay. Yes, as far as concerned I recommend Woods & Woods, The Veterans Firm. Best Regards, Eddy Barajas Army Veteran
Zachary Edwards was the contact with Woods and Woods. He helped me through all the appeals processes for benefits that I originally filed for by my self, and when I needed extra guidance, Zac filed for the extra benefits that I was entitled to, that I was not aware of. I am extremely happy/pleased with Woods and Woods, and Zachary's expert knowledge. I have recommended Zac to several veteran friends that could really use his help.
Woods and Woods fought hard for me and got me everything that I was owed. They are very professional, kept me informed through out the process, and are some of the best lawyers that I have ever delt with
Woods and Woods are very professional and outstanding with good prices
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