Bipolar disorder decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, is causally related to service. The Veteran was not provided with a VA examination for this claim.

The Veteran's appeal to increase his rating for bipolar disorder has been dismissed because he withdrew the claim.

The Veteran withdrew all his remaining appeal issues, including service connection for bipolar disorder and ratings for PTSD, lumbar spine disability, bronchial asthma, and left hip disability. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors, including inadequate clarification of her hypothyroidism and unobtained Tricare private endocrinologist records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder was granted with an effective date of March 31, 1973, the day following his discharge from service. His claim for PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's child, J.E., was permanently incapable of self-support due to a mental disorder prior to the age of 18. The Board found that J.E.'s condition prevented her from engaging in any employment and she required constant support.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as bipolar I disorder with psychotic features, had its onset in service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to insufficient evidence or conflicting diagnoses. The issues include an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, lumbar spine disorder with radiculopathy, and TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder was granted with an effective date of May 15, 2015. The motion to revise the October 2015 rating decision on grounds of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) is granted, resulting in a change from May 15, 2015 to March 5, 2002 as the effective date for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder. The Board found that there was no evidence of a current disability related to service.,The Veteran also sought special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance/housebound due to his emphysema and bipolar disorder. However, as he did not have any service-connected disabilities, the claim for this benefit was denied.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition and headaches due to unclear diagnoses, outstanding private treatment records, and need for medical opinions on etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for further development, including obtaining additional Reserve service treatment records and private psychiatric treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD and mental manifestations, including bipolar II disorder, have resulted in total social and occupational impairment since October 20, 2021. A rating of 100 percent has been granted for this period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim. The case will be further evaluated with additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's right ankle strain is rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating due to moderate limitation of motion.,The Veteran's bipolar disorder is rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating due to little or no symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence and additional development. The case will be reviewed to determine if her current mental health conditions are related to her active service, including a physical assault resulting in a miscarriage during her first period of service and military sexual trauma.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU is dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal, specifically including the issue of whether entitlement to a TDIU is moot.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for a psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of any posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and whether it is related to an in-service stressor, including alleged sexual assault during active-duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the relationship between any current psychiatric disorders and service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, mood disorder, insomnia, and bipolar disorder. The decision is based on a lack of current diagnoses and no evidence linking these conditions to service.