Bipolar disorder decisions — 2009

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD, as the evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active duty or ADT.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and verifying in-service stressors.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, psychiatric disorder (including bipolar disorder and PTSD), upper respiratory disorder (including sinusitis and chronic nasal obstruction), and cysts on neck due to lack of credible evidence supporting the claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability other than schizoaffective disorder, to include bipolar disorder and PTSD, was denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted. The Veteran's TDIU claim was also denied.

The appeal is remanded to further develop the evidence related to the Veteran's claimed stressors, including those involving sexual trauma and combat experiences.

The Board vacates its October 2007 decision and remands the issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for bipolar disorder, as additional evidence has been submitted since that decision.

The Board denied service connection for bipolar disorder and major depression as the preponderance of evidence showed that these conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, bipolar disorder, and a knot on the right knee as there was no evidence of a current disability or that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder, a disability rating greater than 30 percent for migraine headaches, and entitlement to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA and private treatment records and scheduling a new examination.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder, a back disability, and arthritis have been remanded for a Travel Board hearing.

The appeal is remanded for additional evidence and examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's knee disabilities, the etiology of her left ankle disability, and to provide proper notice regarding increased rating claims.

The Board denied service connection for left carpal tunnel syndrome, right lower extremity paresthesia, and left lower extremity paresthesia as there was no competent medical evidence of a current diagnosis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, as the evidence did not show that his condition caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder as there was no evidence that the condition was incurred in or aggravated by service, and psychosis may not be presumed to have been incurred in service.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development of evidence related to the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, bipolar disorder, and a sleep disorder.

The Board denied service connection for bipolar disorder and a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as adjustment disorder with depressed mood and anxiety.

The Veteran's service-connected major depression and bipolar disorder have been found to be more disabling than previously rated, warranting a 70% rating. However, the evidence does not support a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal was remanded to schedule a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.