Bipolar disorder decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, and bipolar disorder. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD with insomnia. The examiner is asked to provide a comprehensive assessment of all diagnosed conditions since August 2012, including their relation to service, particularly the Veteran's reported fear for his life as an EOD technician.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for anxiety disorder was granted. Her claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than MDD, is denied. The Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 30 percent for headache disability and for a compensable rating for ulcerative colitis disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for COPD and an acquired psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder) due to potential in-service onset or relationship.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder preexisted his valid service from September 2006 to April 2007. The examiner is asked to provide a clear and unmistakable opinion on this matter.

The Board denied eligibility for attorney fees based on the April 2021 rating decision granting a higher rating of 100 percent for bipolar disorder, as it was an initial decision and not a supplemental claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and nexus opinion regarding the nature, extent, and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and mood disorder. The claim is being returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting opinions and need for clarification on whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder developed during service or was aggravated by his service-connected orthopedic disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and for TDIU due to additional evidentiary development, including obtaining updated VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bipolar disorder and alcohol abuse due to issues with the timeliness of a notice of disagreement, and because the RO did not provide an SSOC before returning the cases to the Board.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and antisocial personality disorder. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for mixed severe bipolar disorder with psychotic features and a history of polysubstance dependence disorder was granted effective July 16, 1991. The decision found that the disability arose prior to the initial claim.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected bipolar disorder is being remanded due to conflicting diagnoses and the need for a new examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, substance use disorders, and prolapsed rectum due to new and material evidence. However, these claims are still pending as they must be remanded for further medical opinions.

The Veteran's bipolar II disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder have been granted a 100% disability rating effective November 12, 2003.,Prior to November 12, 2003, the Veteran was not entitled to an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for her psychiatric conditions.,The TDIU claim from prior to July 5, 2005 is dismissed as moot.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and failure to consider all relevant evidence, including service treatment records and lay statements.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions alone did not render him in need of regular aid and assistance.

The Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder, major depression disease, bipolar disorder, and PTSD have been granted.,Other service connection claims for various conditions are pending.

The Veteran's claims for depression, bipolar disorder, hepatitis C, PTSD, and anxiety were denied as the evidence did not establish a link to service.