He is set to appear in a New York courtroom on Wednesday for arguments in a lawsuit that claims classifying marijuana as a dangerous drug is irrational and unconstitutional.
Veterans groups are pushing for further study into the benefits of marijuana, touting it as a safer alternative to opioid therapy, often used to treat chronic pain. The VA should heed that call.
Officials from Veterans Cannabis Project say they're working to "professionalize" the mission of convincing lawmakers to ease marijuana research restrictions.