Bipolar disorder decisions — 2014

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and corroborating his stressor allegations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine if his current psychiatric conditions are related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, PTSD, and depression, were not incurred in service. The VA examiner determined that these conditions are related to his substance abuse issues and personality disorder rather than his military service.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, was rated at 50 percent prior to May 31, 2011. The evidence did not show occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas as required for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disability (bipolar disorder) and remanded the bladder/urinary disorder claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain a VA opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities and whether any service-connected heart conditions contributed to his death.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a retrospective medical opinion regarding his service-connected psychiatric disability and an issue of compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1151 for right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the relationship between her claimed conditions and service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing as requested by his representative. The issues of service connection are still pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed cervical spine, thoracic or lumbar spine, and acquired psychiatric disorders are not related to service. The preponderance of evidence is against her claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a skin disability due to herbicide exposure are denied. The claim for increased rating for residuals of fractured left clavicle is granted.

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

The Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it was incurred during active service. However, his bipolar disorder and depression are not related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, as well as a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for bronchial asthma, effective from October 22, 2010. The Veteran's cognitive impairment and acquired psychiatric disorders were found to be service-connected under the direct theory.

The Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Board finds no evidence of a chronic disease or injury during service and no continuous symptoms since service that would support a finding of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim due to failure to comply with all of its August 2013 directives, including scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The case is now pending for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to consider the Veteran's claim for service connection of a psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran claims service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Board finds the in-service aircraft incident credible and remands to obtain a medical nexus opinion regarding the etiology of any current psychiatric disorders.