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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Can Veterans Get a Bunion VA Rating?
We explain the hallux valgus VA rating, how bilateral cases are handled, and related secondary conditions that may qualify for service connection.
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Understanding the Patellofemoral Syndrome VA Rating
If you developed knee pain due to your service, you’ll want to understand the patellofemoral syndrome VA rating. This article explains.
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Understanding Chest Pain VA Disability Ratings
Because chest pain is typically part of a bigger concern, the VA will look at what’s causing your pain when assigning a chest pain VA rating.
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Nasal Polyps VA Disability Rating
A nasal polyps VA disability rating is determined based on the service-connected condition that caused them, such as rhinitis, sinusitis, or asthma.
SSDI Articles
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How Residual Functional Capacity Affects Disability Claims
Residual functional capacity is a major factor when the Social Security Administration determines eligibility for disability. This article explains more.
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Scams Targeting Social Security Recipients: How to Recognize and Avoid Them
Worried about a Social Security scam? In this article, learn how to spot red flags, how to protect your benefits and your personal information, and what to do if you’re targeted.
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Is Diabetes a Disability? Key Details You Should Know About
Is diabetes a disability and how hard is it to get disability for diabetes? In this article, we’ll discuss how the SSA evaluates diabetes, what the qualifying criteria is, and how to build a strong SSDI claim.
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Can Social Security Take Your Whole Check for an Overpayment?
An SSDI overpayment notice can be stressful. In this article, learn your rights, what deadlines you need to keep, and how you can protect your Social Security disability benefits in the future.
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 exceeded our expectations. Every one we worked with were very polite and professional. Great Communication!
Very professional and considerate dealing with veterans affairs. Step by step communication. Top notch associates. Thank you.
Wonderful to deal with! Always answered questions and returned calls in a timely manner. Got me everything I asked them to and then some. Very knowledgeable on the subject of VA claims and what steps to take. Very minimal work on my part, with the exception of signing paperwork. Used what information I gave in the beginning and did what was necessary to get me what I deserved and needed. Very pleased would always recommend.
My husband is a Vietnam Navy vet. After being turned down for disability, and having his small rating reduced, We reached out to Woods and Woods. Best decision we ever made . Over many years they fought for us and helped us get a fair rating on my husbands disability. We always felt that they wanted what's best for us. If you need help with a claim We would recommend them.
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