Bipolar disorder decisions — 2014

The Board has found that there is no evidence of a chronic psychiatric disorder in service or within one year post-service, and the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are not shown to be related to his active military service.

The Board has determined that there is no probative evidence linking the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder, to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) has been withdrawn.,Service connection for PTSD was denied as the claimed stressors were not verified and there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for bilateral burn scars of the arms due to VA treatment was denied due to lack of causation by VA's fault.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability of the left eye due to VA treatment was denied as there is no evidence that the event was not reasonably foreseeable.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder has been rated at 50 percent since the initial grant of service connection, and his claim for TDIU due to this condition is granted.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, to include bipolar affective disorder; PTSD; residuals of abrasions of the right hand; and a right knee disorder. The evidence submitted since January 2003 raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD but granted service connection for Bipolar Disorder. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted and others were denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI and bipolar disorder and ADHD on a secondary basis was granted with an effective date of December 21, 2007.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to an inadequate August 2006 VA examination and because additional evidence was submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's character of discharge was not a bar to VA benefits due to his insanity at the time of offenses. The Veteran is granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD with bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder was denied as there is no indication of a pending claim prior to July 31, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for further action, including clarifying his hearing preferences and scheduling any requested hearings.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as bipolar disorder, is not service connected due to lack of in-service onset and no evidence of continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant records and a VA examination.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder. The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination report and need for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently-diagnosed bipolar disorder, manic, without psychotic features was not incurred in or related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and depression is granted due to the credible supporting evidence of a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and obtaining medical records. The issues are whether he has service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) and whether he qualifies for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an examination to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric conditions are related to his military service, including a possible event on September 11, 2001.

The Board finds that the Veteran's variously diagnosed psychiatric disabilities, including ADD, bipolar disorder, depression, social phobia, and social anxiety disorder, are not shown to be related to his service. The Board concludes that service connection for these conditions is denied.