Bipolar disorder decisions — 2019

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Additional examinations and medical opinions are needed.

The Board has granted service connection for bipolar disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are directly related to his experiences in Vietnam. Service connection for tinnitus was denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for a VA examination. The Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety, bipolar, and depression mental health are being reviewed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of a current left ear hearing loss disability or psychiatric disability that is related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of in-service incurrence or chronicity within one year from separation. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including bipolar disorder) and obstructive sleep apnea have been remanded due to incomplete development.,The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bipolar disorder is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated treatment records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as she has been employed throughout the appeal period, and her service-connected bipolar disorder did not render her unemployable.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete VA examinations and lack of assistance in meeting the circumstances of confinement.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar affective disorder, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of May 1, 2014.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. The case will be returned for a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence on file for the Board to make a decision. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again with a VA examination to determine if his current psychiatric disabilities are related to service.

Service connection was denied for DDD of the lumbosacral spine, and effective dates prior to January 30, 2014 were denied for service-connected limitations of extension, abduction, and flexion of the left hip, as well as bipolar I disorder with moderate mania.,Entitlement to increased ratings for service-connected conditions was remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of his acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired mental disorder, including major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, insomnia, and PTSD was reopened due to new and material evidence. The case is now remanded for further examination and review.

The Veteran's medical expenses incurred during his non-VA hospitalization at St. Luke’s from June 1st to June 5th of 2012 are granted for payment or reimbursement by VA due to prior authorization provided by a VA physician and VA physician assistant.

The Veteran's other specified bipolar disorder is rated at 70 percent since October 12, 2012. The claim for an earlier effective date remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial rating of 70 percent, effective August 31, 2012. The appeal is for a higher initial rating and earlier effective date for service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for the residuals of a right foot injury and remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder. The case is being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hearing loss has been denied.,The effective date for the grant of service connection for hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of an informal claim prior to August 8, 2011.,The effective date for the grant of service connection for bipolar disorder with anxiety is denied as there is no evidence of an informal claim prior to August 8, 2011.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability (bipolar affective disorder with a panic disorder and alcohol dependence) is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. The Veteran also meets the criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.