Bipolar disorder decisions — 2021

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is rated at 100 percent effective August 29, 2011.,A disability rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic lumbosacral strain is granted from October 25, 2019.

The Veteran's service connection claims for psychiatric disorders, lumbar spine disorder, hypertension, GERD, and hemorrhoids have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues with scheduling a VA examination for the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The Veteran will need to be rescheduled for an examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's October 2016 filing of her VA Form 9 appealing the denial of her claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability is timely. The appeal is being remanded due to issues related to the timing and substance of her appeals.

The Veteran's claims for bipolar disorder, dry eye syndrome, and lung disability were denied. The Veteran's ulcer, Crohn's disease, diverticulosis (claimed as stomach pain), GERD, residuals of a cholecystectomy, and kidney stones were all remanded.,The Veteran was not granted service connection for any of the conditions he claimed.

The petition to reopen the claim for service connection for depression is granted. The claim for service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric diagnoses (excluding depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety) is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and for Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety Disorder due to the lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors actually occurred.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorder, as well as a cognitive impairment claim, are being returned to the RO for additional review.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of erectile dysfunction, migraines, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including mood disorders, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and PTSD) due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to failure to comply with a previous remand directive and to obtain an examination for psychiatric disorders. The Veteran's claims will be evaluated based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's left knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent for painful motion, but the Board finds that there has been substantial compliance with its remand directives and reiterates this decision.,Service connection remains in dispute for bipolar disorder, neck disability, right elbow disability, and skin disability. The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to August 25, 2016 is also pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder) as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service occurrence, and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Persistent Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service. Service connection for PTSD was remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding its onset.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for right shoulder tendonitis and service connection for PTSD and bipolar disorder with depression are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Veteran's claim for a higher level of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits is remanded due to missing or incomplete documentation. The RO needs to verify the character of service and reason for separation, which may affect his eligibility.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of migraine headaches has been dismissed as he withdrew the appeal through his representative.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment since July 21, 2016. The Board granted a 100% disability rating for PTSD effective from that date.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his legacy appeal in favor of the modernized review system under the Appeals Modernization Act.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and evaluations were dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of his service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder, opiate use disorder and aggravated bipolar disorder was denied. The Board found that the symptoms more closely approximated a 50 percent disability rating rather than a higher one. Other issues were remanded due to procedural errors in filing a timely notice of disagreement.