Marine Corps Veteran Robert Judge’s chronic pain following multiple operations was affecting every aspect of his life. After enrolling in the VA TelePain Management program offered at his VA facility, Judge says his life turned around. The program includes occupational therapy and mental health care over video telehealth.

“Within six weeks of going into the program, I became my old self,” he said. “I get up in the morning and I’m cheerful. Before, I was very short with people because I was always in some sort of pain. Now, I have the tools and abilities to manage my pain and my life.”

The Office of Connected Care captured Judge’s story in a new video.