Bipolar disorder decisions — 2023

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective prior to July 22, 2021. The Board also granted the Veteran a TDIU based on his service-connected bipolar disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia bipolar type and major depressive disorder. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service stressor or sexual assault, nor could it establish a nexus between current psychiatric disorders and active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's bipolar disorder existed prior to service and if it was aggravated by his time at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, is granted as at least as likely as not related to service.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as at least as likely as not related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder is reopened, but the Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his current psychiatric conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and need for additional treatment records. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder NOS, depression, mood disorder NOS, bipolar disorder, personality disorder, alcohol use disorder, and adjustment disorder, is being reviewed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder (claimed as bipolar disorder with anxiety, depression, and insomnia) was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board found that the Veteran's currently diagnosed psychiatric disorder is more likely than not incurred in service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that her preexisting condition worsened during active duty.

The Veteran's PTSD with bipolar disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, effective from July 19, 2018. The appeal for a higher rating remains in appellate status.,Service connection has been granted for tension headaches as secondary to service-connected PTSD with bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not result in loss of use of one or both feet, which is a requirement for financial assistance for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment. The Board denied the claim as there was no evidence that his service-connected disabilities resulted in such loss.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the psychiatric condition preexisted ACDUTRA and if so, whether it was aggravated during service. New medical opinions are needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, specifically bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired mental disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder with alcohol use disorder, has precluded him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since December 23, 2013.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, and multiple sclerosis have been reopened. The Board finds new and material evidence has been received to support these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee disability does not prevent her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, as she has the education, training, and residual functional capacity to work in sedentary positions.

The Board has remanded the claims for hepatitis C, chronic kidney disease, liver condition (claimed as cirrhosis and liver cancer), and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as bipolar disorder and depression) due to insufficient evidence addressing service connection.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the onset and nature of the Veteran's condition during active service.

The Board dismissed the appeals for earlier effective dates on all issues related to service connection due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for bipolar disorder is granted, and the case is remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired mental disorder, as the evidence does not support a finding that it is related to service. The Veteran's claim was also denied for increased ratings and TDIU.