Many veterans with service-related disabilities are taking medications to help. For instance, a veteran who was injured in the line of duty may have chronic pain from their injuries. They may be taking medication to help manage that pain, improving their quality of life.

However, veterans sometimes worry about losing their benefits if it appears that their condition has improved “too much.” For instance, if a veteran has been taking medication long-term and no longer experiences chronic pain, they may be concerned that they will lose access to the benefits they need. They may believe they still have a disability that causes chronic pain, but the medication helps to manage it so effectively that they no longer notice it. 

If you’re in this position, should you worry about taking medication and accidentally disqualifying yourself from the benefits you need?

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