Bipolar disorder decisions — 2007

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder, finding that there was no medical evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current psychiatric disorder, specifically bipolar disorder, was incurred in active military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder, type II does not warrant an evaluation greater than 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA psychiatric examination and further development of evidence regarding the veteran's claimed PTSD and Bipolar Disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding medical records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records that need to be obtained before further adjudication can occur.

The veteran's bipolar disorder has been granted a 70 percent disability rating and TDIU benefits effective October 22, 1997. The claim for an earlier effective date is denied as the earliest possible effective date would be the date of receipt of his claim in October 22, 1997.

The VA has determined that the veteran's bipolar disorder, which includes panic disorder with agoraphobia, meets the criteria for a 70 percent rating as of December 22, 2004.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder, hemorrhoids, hypertension, hypothyroidism/thyroid, and arthritis. The decision also dismissed these issues as the veteran withdrew his appeal for them in August 2004.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right leg disability (claimed as residual of right ankle injury), and bipolar disorder. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a current disability or establish that these conditions are related to military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluation and TDIU for bipolar disorder, as well as the issue of an earlier effective date, are being remanded due to procedural issues.

The veteran's bipolar disorder has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The disability is currently rated at 70 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder, finding that his current psychiatric condition was not incurred in or aggravated by military service and did not have its onset within one year of separation. The examiner opined that it was less likely than not that the veteran's current difficulties were related to his military service.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for ratings in excess of 30 percent and 50 percent for bipolar disorder with depression prior to September 23, 2004. The evaluation was set at 30 percent since July 3, 2003.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) related to service, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Board hearing as requested by his representative.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional records, including mental health treatment records from Fort Leonard Wood Hospital. The veteran's current psychiatric disability is being evaluated to determine if it is related to his military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for mental disorders and alcoholism are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination, verification of dates of active duty, and proper notice under Dingess v. Nicholson.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and bipolar disorder, as there was no verified stressor or supporting clinical evidence. The veteran's claims of other conditions are not addressed in this decision.