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
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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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.
What Our Clients Say
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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.
Five stars doesn't seem enough. My experience with Alex at Woods & Woods was outstanding from day one and remained consistent throughout the process. I initially muddled through my intent to file and several service-connected issues with a VSO. She told me my medical records had been "lost", and that I had little to no chance of my conditions ever being approved. By chance, I saw an ad on Face Book for W&W and reached out. Sometimes, you just have to take a deep breath and jump. Four years later, I'm at 100% P&T. Alex worked diligently as a liaison between me and the lawyer assigned to my case and his level of professionalism, compassion and attention to detail was beyond expectation. In a world where we often feel like just a number, Alex made me feel as though I mattered. W&W navigated the arduous task of navigating the VA system and tracking down my military and personal medical records, some back almost 30 years! Employer records, personal statements, C&P exams were all handled with care. After years of phone calls, conversations, tears, frustration and even bouts of angry moments and tears, Alex was that anchor on the end of the line. He returned every phone call, navigated around obstacles with me like a seasoned boat captain on a stormy sea, always reassuring and patient. Living in constant pain, and an extraordinary level of PTSD, I was not always a treat to work with and I honestly can't thank him enough for his consistence. I knew exactly what to expect when I called, and if I left a message, it was always returned. This man did exactly what he said he would do without fail. I recommend W&W to every vet I come in contact with. They did what I was told was impossible. If you've served, contact them. If they say you have a case, believe them. Do exactly what they tell you to do within the timeline they give you. If you don't like the way something sounds, speak up, they listen. The VA system is a mess and very difficult to navigate on our own. I honestly think it's easier for them if we fall through the cracks and give up. Thank you Alex, and the Woods and Woods team, your hard work changed my life.
In 2008 when my husband passed away, I applied for DIC. He had volunteered to join the Army and served two tours in Vietnam. The injuries and health problems he incurred from his service ultimately led to his early passing. After working for a number of years on my own to win an approval of my application for DIC, I experienced denial after denial. I saw no recourse, but to abandon my efforts. Many years later, I learned of some new evaluation standards used by the VA and once again I applied for DIC, this time with the help of an ombudsman from the Veterans Association, Again I received denials. Now, only recently, I heard someone mention their success in getting DIC approval after working with Woods&Woods. I became encouraged and thought I would ask them for a free assessment of my situation. After looking at the details, they were willing to take my case. I was assigned one of their excellent attorneys who did all the work in reapplying for DIC in my behalf. I was not expecting too much success, but with the excellent efforts of the attorney assigned to me, my new application was submitted and approved. The award I received has changed my whole outlook on my husband’s service to our country. I can’t thank Woods&Woods enough for what they did for me and my family.
It seemed like a long shot but I am finally finished with the best ever team from woods and woods we got the results we wanted
Total Reviews: 1851
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