Navigating the VA benefits system can be frustrating, exhausting, and emotionally draining. Many veterans feel unheard and stuck in an endless cycle- but you don’t have to fight alone.
In this episode of Untold Valor, we’re sitting down with Neil Woods and Lori Underwood of Woods & Woods: The Veterans Firm to discuss the biggest challenges veterans face when filing claims, why persistence is key, and how professional advocacy can make all the difference.
Neil and Lori share powerful insights from years of working with veterans, offering guidance on how to push forward, get the support you deserve, and take the stress off your shoulders. If you or a loved one are struggling with a VA claim, this episode is a must-listen!
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
0:00 – Intro
1:52 – Overview of Woods & Woods
4:27 – VA disability claims, service-connected conditions & family benefits
11:49 – Challenges and process of VA claims
15:14 – Toxic exposure and long-term care for veterans
25:46 – Final advice and encouragement
About Our Guests:
Neil Woods is the president Woods & Woods, The Veterans Firm. He received his law degree from Western Michigan University.
Lori Underwood is the managing attorney at Woods & Woods, The Veterans Firm. She received her J.D. from Northern Kentucky University.
EPISODE LINKS
Learn more about Woods & Woods Law Firm
RESOURCES
Need immediate help? Contact the Veterans Crisis Line via phone, text or online chat. Dial 988 then Press 1 or text 838255 or use the online chat at https://bit.ly/3OunXzg
Voice & Vision: https://bit.ly/3miwFoy
CompeerCORPS: https://bit.ly/3GgKryU
Information on how to apply for VA Healthcare Benefits from anywhere in the USA: https://bit.ly/40PtrrN or call 877-222-8387 (M-F 8am-8pm EST)
To apply for veteran’s benefits and find resources in Pennsylvania veterans need to contact their County Office of Veterans Affairs as listed in this document: https://bit.ly/3m8PBWS
View more about PA’s resources for veterans: https://bit.ly/416cf0Q
Financial support for Untold Valor is provided by a Veterans’ Trust Fund grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
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