Bipolar disorder decisions — 2005

246 indexed Board decisions in 2005.

Badges describe the whole decision, not the outcome for every condition listed. An appeal can grant one issue and deny or remand another. Check the original decision for each issue; these outcomes do not predict your claim.

Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2005
The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, should be remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.
Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2005
The VA denied an increased rating for bipolar disorder, currently rated at 50 percent.
Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2005
The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service personnel records and the need for further psychological evaluations. The veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.
Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2005
The veteran's son, [redacted], was found to be permanently incapable of self-support due to a mental defect (bipolar disorder) after he turned 18. However, the evidence does not show that he was permanently incapable before his 18th birthday.
Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2005
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development and notification under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.
Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2005
The Board has decided to remand the veteran's claims for further development due to unclear nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorders, lack of evidence regarding specific stressors, and need for additional examination.

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