Bipolar disorder decisions — 2004

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of the claimed in-service stressors and thus failing to establish a link between current symptoms and an in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and requests for additional information.

The Board found that the veteran's bipolar disorder was not incurred in service or causally related to his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and PTSD, finding no current diagnosis of PTSD and noting that her symptoms were better explained by her diagnosed bipolar disorder.

The veteran's bipolar disorder was productive of definite impairment between October 1, 1979 and December 2, 1982; severe impairment between December 3, 1982 and October 8, 1987; and total social and industrial inadaptability from October 9, 1987. The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation of 30 percent prior to July 18, 1989 was granted.

The veteran's claims for an increased evaluation and a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected major affective disorder, bipolar type are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and evidence, including SSA disability benefits details and VA mental health clinic records from Florida.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further evaluation and determination of service connection for PTSD, bipolar disorder, and hiatal hernia.

The veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, effective from April 1998. The rating has been maintained since then.

The veteran's claims for an increased disability evaluation for bipolar disorder and a total rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability were denied due to his failure to report for a scheduled VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection and assigned initial ratings for the veteran's bipolar disorder, migraine and tension headaches, and lumbosacral strain. The initial rating of 50% for bipolar disorder is maintained.

The Board has reopened the appellant's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence. However, it was determined that his current psychiatric condition is not attributable to military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion to determine if the veteran's death was related to his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to assess the veteran's hearing loss and psychiatric condition.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, and adjustment disorder.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to his military service and any personal assault allegations.

The VA has determined that the veteran's bipolar disorder and depression with anxiety do not warrant a higher disability rating, as they result in considerable industrial and social impairment but no deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for bipolar disorder, finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bipolar disorder first manifested during his active service and is therefore granted service connection.