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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What is the Graves’ Disease VA Disability Rating?
Veterans with Graves’ disease may qualify for a Graves’ disease VA rating. Some may also be eligible for additional compensation for secondary conditions.
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VA Rating for Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s neuroma can be the result of the repetitive physical activity required in the military. This post explains the Morton’s neuroma VA rating.
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Getting a VA Tinnitus Rating
We explain causes of tinnitus in veterans, the tinnitus VA rating, the VA’s proposed change to tinnitus ratings, and more.
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Neurobehavioral Effects VA Rating
There aren’t VA ratings for neurobehavioral effects. Instead, they are considered symptoms of an underlying condition, such as TBI or PTSD.
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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Calculators
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Does the VA owe you back pay?
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VA Hearing Loss Rating Calculator
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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I highly recommend Woods & Woods for assistance with any VA claims. I am a 100% service-connected disabled veteran thanks to Woods & Woods. I have had over 25 major operations since 1971 due to an accident while in the Air Force while on active duty and was initially rated at only 10%. Over the years my rating was increased from 30% up to 70%. I kept getting caught in the bureaucracy of the VA and couldn't get anywhere with them. I contacted Woods & Woods in 1921, and they have been working with me since then with no out-of-pocket expense. They were able to navigate the VA system and ultimately got me to 100% lifetime service-connected disability!! They are totally AWESOME!! The staff at Woods & Woods are kind, understanding and extremely knowledgeable. They continue to work on your case and never let up. If you are having trouble navigating to VA system and any veteran issue - contact Woods & Woods and they will be upfront with you. If they take you case - they will win!!! Isaac Duran Disabled Air Force veteran.
Members of the Woods & Woods law firm are individuals whom are very professional and caring. From the very start to the ending of this process they were there for me and kept in touch with me. I truly believe that they have the veterans interests and are there for the veteran. I served more than 20 years in the military and am very proud of the military and knowing that at the end of my career there are individuals who care and want to help the veterans. If you need help with your VA benefits please contact Woods & Woods. I am so thankful that I did.
I found Woods and Woods online while I was searching for help filing a claim with the VA due to the Pact Act. The best decision I ever made was contacting them. My contact was Devin Wilson. She sent me the application for survivor benefits. When I had questions, she assisted me in filling out certain sections. They filed the application for me. When the VA sent me more forms, Devin helped me to make sure everything was correct. There was no charge for this service by Woods and Woods. My claim was accepted by the VA. When you file a claim with the VA, you must have everything filled out properly. Devin's assistance with this was invaluable. I still find it hard to believe that they provide this service at no charge. I can't recommend them highly enough. Their knowledge and experience with VA claims is exceptional. They return calls very promptly.
I definitely recommend Woods & Woods. They helped with increasing my benefit and walked me through the process. Their processors are helpful, communicative, and make sure you understand how everything works.
Woods & Woods was the best decision Ive ever made. They made getting my disability much easier. Thank you Woods & Woods!!!
After years of being denied my benefits by the VA, I was ready to give up until I heard of Woods and Woods law firm that represented veterans like myself, who had been denied practically ever claim that I had filed. I contacted Woods and Woods and after the phone conversation with a very knowledgeable case worker who took my information and after talking to the lawyers I was signed up with Woods and Woods, it was just what I needed. It was the relief I needed from the anxiety of all the paperwork that the VA requires and the timelines they set. No more worries with Having a veterans law firm fighting the good fight for me. I’m very satisfied with the awards they got for me, Woods and Woods got more than I ever expected to get, they are truly a veterans law firm. In closing I must mention that the knowledgeable case workers will keep you updated every 60 days like clockwork. I am truly 100% satisfied with the awards I received. Roger Coots USN, 1972-1975.
Total Reviews: 1810
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