Bipolar disorder decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an addendum opinion from a VA examiner to address the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including PTSD.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted. The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the in-service stressors and the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current psychiatric condition and his military service. The claim will be reviewed with additional medical examination.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder and other service-connected conditions have resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a TDIU rating. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to July 6, 2015 is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened and the issue of entitlement to an acquired psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder, depression, and generalized anxiety disorder, is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bipolar disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100% since February 8, 2011, due to symptoms including hypervigilance, severe irritability, difficulties with impulse control, social isolation, an exaggerated startle response, nightmares, poor sleep, recurrent intrusive disturbing thoughts of trauma, and decreased interest or pleasure in activities.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and seizure disorder are not service-connected as they did not develop during active duty or due to a service-connected condition.,Her mental health disorder, specifically bipolar disorder with panic disorder, is now considered service-connected.

The Veteran's psychotic disorder and unspecified neurocognitive disorder are caused by his service-connected Parkinson’s disease. The Veteran's PTSD is not diagnosed, and his bipolar disorder is not related to his service or service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD and bipolar disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include psychiatric disorders, headache disorder, and arthritis of the left knee.

The Veteran's daughter was not found to be permanently incapable of self-support prior to turning 18, thus her claim for recognition as a helpless child is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including schizoaffective disorder and bipolar type, preexisted service or was aggravated by active duty service.

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

The Board denied service connection for a left knee disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depressive disorder) due to lack of medical nexus, as the evidence did not show that any current disability was caused or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded. The effective date claim is granted, but the rating assigned remains under appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, as of April 15, 2010. The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU effective that date.

The Veteran's application to reopen his service connection claim for headaches has been granted. The Board has also remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder with mixed features is granted as secondary to his service-connected seizure disorder. The claim for an effective date prior to January 20, 2011 for the grant of service connection for seizure disorder is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD/bipolar I disorder is rated at a maximum of 100 percent, effective November 14, 2013. The claim for an earlier effective date was denied as the earliest date entitlement arose.