Bipolar disorder decisions — 2014

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and bipolar disorder, was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and an addendum opinion from a VA clinical psychologist or psychiatrist regarding the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder, preexisted service and was not permanently aggravated by service. The active service did not meet threshold eligibility requirements for nonservice-connected pension purposes.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the diagnosis of PTSD and a need for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his PTSD, including a new VA examination and records from his ongoing VA mental health treatment. The case will be returned to the Board for further review.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any other acquired psychiatric disorders present during his period of service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities, specifically depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, were incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions and missing records. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and need for an examination. The appellant's bipolar disorder is being evaluated in relation to his military service.

The Board has granted the appeal, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders (bipolar disorder and mood disorder not otherwise specified) are related to his active military service. The decision is based on evidence showing a manifestation of these conditions during service and no indication of pre-service onset or aggravation.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, most recently diagnosed as bipolar disorder, had its onset during his active service and the Board finds that he is entitled to service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the etiology of the claimed psychiatric disorders and for obtaining additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to clarify his diagnosis and obtain an adequate etiological opinion.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is as likely as not aggravated by her service-connected PTSD, and therefore she is granted service connection for this condition.

The Board found no credible evidence supporting the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors, thus denying service connection for PTSD and related disorders.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, psychiatric disorders, knee and hip disabilities, and asbestosis were denied. The Board found no verified stressor events related to service, no current diagnoses of the claimed conditions, and insufficient evidence linking any diagnosed conditions to service.,There is no credible supporting evidence that the claimed stressor events occurred.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas prior to November 22, 2013. The Board granted a 70 percent rating for the disability and a 100 percent rating based on individual unemployability effective November 22, 2013.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development.

The Board denied reopening the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD and bipolar disorder. The new evidence does not meet the criteria set forth in VA regulations.