Bipolar disorder decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD and schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type are granted. The case is remanded for an addendum opinion regarding the service connection of the schizoaffective disorder.

The Board has determined that the January 21, 2000 rating decision granting a TDIU and assigning an effective date of July 14, 1998 was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous. The issues of increased disability rating for bipolar disorder in excess of 50 percent and entitlement to special monthly compensation by reason of being housebound are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a left wrist and/or hand disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety, memory loss, bipolar disorder, depression, attention deficit disorder), and hypertension. The Veteran's complete service treatment records must be obtained to determine if he had any active duty or training service that could affect his claims.