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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VIDEO: How the VA Rates Heart Conditions
An accredited VA disability lawyer explains how the VA rates various heart conditions and how veterans may qualify for TDIU.
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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.
SSDI Articles
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Is PTSD a Disability for SSDI Benefits?
Is PTSD a disability? In this guide, we explain SSA requirements, Blue Book criteria, and what evidence you’ll need for your claim.
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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.
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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My family and I highly recommend Woods and Woods to anyone needing help with their VA Disability claim. It was a long process, but they were with us every step of the way. They ensured that we were fully informed and understood each step.They are concerned and compassionate about getting veterans what they deserve. Without their assistance my family would not have received our rightful benefits. Every lawyer and staff member we worked with has been professional and courteous. Once again, we thank Woods and Woods for their hard work and determination.
They were great couldn’t have gotten TDIU without them.
For months I have been filing for Va disability but got no where. I went on line and select Woods and Woods Law firm and within months they were Able to cut through the red tape and get me what I had due. I am so grateful . They were knowledgeable in the law , patient and courteous. I highly recommend this Law firm. Ed.
On behalf of my brave Gulf War veteran brother, Leroy: Woods & Woods, The Veterans Firm took over Leroy’s disability compensation claim and was successful at obtaining full benefits, which will make his life much more comfortable given the disabilities that resulted from his military service. Woods & Woods was both personal and professional and with the help of the Lord, have changed my brother’s life for the better. We highly recommend them.
F fantastic I went from 70 to 100 and less than six months. Everything was very smooth. Highly recommend them.
Excellent service and follow up. They guided me through every step. I would recommend Woods& Woods to anyone.
Total Reviews: 1821
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