Bipolar disorder decisions — 2013

The Board finds that a depressive disorder had its onset in active service and grants service connection for this condition. The claim for bipolar disorder is denied as it was not present during active service, within the first post-service year, nor is it due to service or secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and further development of the record.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development. The issue of whether clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was committed in a prior rating decision denying service connection for bipolar disorder is also being referred to the RO.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for PTSD with Bipolar Disorder was denied. The claim is pending on the merits, and no extraschedular consideration has been addressed.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar and PTSD, as well as a TDIU rating due to the Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities. The evidence did not support a finding of service connection or a grant of TDIU.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, PTSD, and generalized anxiety disorder, were incurred during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected bipolar disorder before May 24, 2010 is being remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type was not incurred or aggravated by service due to its existence prior to service and because it did not manifest during a presumptive period.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain service personnel records, SSA disability records, and workman's compensation records. Additionally, VA examinations are necessary for the claims on appeal.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records related to the Veteran's claim for SSDI benefits, as these records may be relevant to his pending VA claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to appear for scheduled VA examinations and his withdrawal of his appeal. The case is now returned to the RO with instructions to verify whether the Veteran still wants to pursue his claims, request relevant SSA records, obtain any private or VA treatment records, and schedule additional VA examinations if requested.

The Board has denied reopening the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a left knee disorder, as new and material evidence was not submitted.,No new and material evidence was presented to reopen the claim of service connection for kidney disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and adjudication, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine if she is unable to follow or maintain a substantially gainful occupation due to her service-connected bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded due to insufficient evidence concerning his current employment and income status. The Board will need to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU given his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD, did not have their onset during active military service. The appeal for service connection was therefore denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastritis, sciatic neuropathy of the right lower extremity, sciatic neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and bipolar disorder. The effective dates for these conditions have not been addressed due to pending remand issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, was aggravated during active service. As a result, service connection for this condition is granted.