The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently paused enforcement of a controversial interim rule that would have changed how disability compensation is calculated for veterans. The proposed rule would have based disability ratings not solely on the existence of an impairment, but on how well a veteran functions while using medication or treatment. The […]

As policymakers in England and Wales continue debating the proposed Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, serious concerns are being raised about how assisted dying legislation could impact people with learning disabilities and autistic individuals. Members of the House of Lords have warned that without stronger protections, people with learning disabilities could face increased […]

At the intersection of law and medicine, clarity matters. Outcomes matter. People matter. Yet for decades, attorneys and clinical professionals have operated in parallel worlds. Legal teams are tasked with translating complex medical realities into persuasive legal arguments. Clinical experts are asked to interpret injuries, causation, and long-term care needs within a legal framework that […]

In January 2026, hundreds of nonprofit organizations across the United States received shockwaves from an unexpected decision out of Washington. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sent termination letters that abruptly canceled nearly $2 billion in federal grants supporting addiction, mental health, and community behavioral health services. These grants had helped […]

Navigating a disability case is never simple. Between proving medical necessity, determining long-term care needs, and overcoming legal hurdles, there’s already enough complexity. Now, with several significant Medicare policy changes rolling out in 2025, attorneys and medical experts alike need to be even more vigilant when building or defending disability claims.