Bipolar disorder decisions — 2013

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and verifying service in Korea. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and found that new and material evidence has been submitted. The issue of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Affective Disorder, and Adjustment Disorder Anxiety, is remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the appellant's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. However, the issue of whether these conditions are related to service is still pending.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection on all three issues due to the appellant's request for withdrawal of her remaining appeals.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to determine if there is clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability existed prior to service and was not aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder (formerly characterized as a mood disorder) was rated at 50 percent prior to March 11, 2010. The symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development of the Veteran's claims file, including obtaining VA treatment records from 1999 to June 2007 and reviewing these records with a VA examiner.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorders, including whether they are related to service-connected migraines or PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for clarification of his diagnoses and additional evidence, including VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development of his claim, including obtaining records from VA and Social Security Administration. A new VA examination will be scheduled to determine the extent of impairment attributable to his service-connected bipolar disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection as his acquired psychiatric disorder did not have its onset during service, was not manifested to a compensable degree within one year from separation, and is unrelated to an injury or disease of service origin.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and drug sensitivity as secondary to fibromyalgia or an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including review of her service treatment records and private treatment records.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, syncope, and migraines. The case is REMANDED for further action.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to incomplete records and need for additional medical examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully address the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychosis NOS, which is an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are deemed to be related to his active duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peptic ulcer disease, hepatitis C, residuals of a concussion, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including depression and bipolar disorder) as there is no evidence demonstrating current diagnoses or showing a link to service.

The Board has determined that additional development is required due to the Veteran's receipt of Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits. The case is REMANDED for obtaining SSA records and considering any new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure. Service connection for PTSD is denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between service and the condition.

The Board has granted service connection for Major Depressive Disorder but denied service connection for Bipolar Disorder.