Failure To Consider Cognitive Issues Was Abuse Of Discretion, Federal Judge Says

(July 5, 2024, 8:08 AM EDT) -- BALTIMORE — A Maryland federal judge determined that a disability insurer abused its discretion in terminating a disability claimant’s long-term disability (LTD) benefits because the insurer failed to consider how the claimant’s cognitive issues affect her ability to work in her regular occupation....