Bipolar disorder decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder (claimed as depression) due to new evidence of in-service depression.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder has been reopened, but further development is needed to determine the nature of his disability and its relationship to service. The left ankle disability remains under review due to a lack of recent VA examination. The TDIU issue is also remanded as it may be impacted by the outcome of these other claims.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bipolar disorder has been denied as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and inaccuracies in the previous examination report. The Veteran's service records, private treatment records, and hospitalization records need to be obtained for a new evaluation of his bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's depressive disorder has been granted an initial rating of 70 percent, effective May 15, 2015. The earlier effective date and TDIU claims are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right knee strain, and right hip strain due to insufficient evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient discussion of other diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and adjustment disorder. The Veteran's claim for service connection will be reconsidered with a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and PTSD. The Board also denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and a left hand disability, both of which were claimed as due to the Veteran's psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and tinnitus due to outstanding VA treatment records, inadequate notice regarding personal assault claims, and need for additional medical examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence and an inconsistent opinion in the previous VA examination. The Veteran's psychiatric disorders are being reviewed again for a fair decision.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder, depression, and PTSD. Service connection is granted for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his affective disorder (acquired psychiatric disorder) was denied. The claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities is granted, but the decision does not specify an effective date.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder and left knee DJD are granted service connection. The case is remanded for further development regarding the left knee disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that his symptoms are attributable to a personality disorder and not related to military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected depression and bipolar disorder contributed to his death in a motor vehicle accident. The VA will seek additional medical opinions to address this issue.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims due to the need for updated VA treatment records and further investigation of a newly-reported in-service stressor.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bipolar disorder is etiologically related to his active service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder prevents him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to his death.