Bipolar disorder decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was dismissed as service connection had already been granted.,Service connection for a deviated septum is denied due to lack of current diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar due to insufficient evidence on file.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bipolar, manic disorder is granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The case is remanded for further review.

The Veteran is competent to handle his VA pension benefits and manage his financial affairs, including the disbursement of funds.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision on his claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for unspecified bipolar and related disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for service connection for bipolar disorder, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of October 27, 2019 for the assignment of a 100% evaluation for bipolar disorder due to increased severity of symptoms.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of evidence, specifically a lack of a psychiatric examination. The Veteran is required to provide authorization for VA to obtain her private treatment records and any outstanding VA treatment records. A new psychiatric examination must be scheduled to determine the nature and etiology of any PTSD or other acquired psychiatric disorder.

The appeal is dismissed because the reinstated Legacy appeal for an increased initial rating for bipolar I disorder will subsume the current appeal stream, which stems from the receipt of the October 2020 VA Form 10182. The Board finds that the extraneous appeal should be dismissed and the rating assigned for bipolar I disorder will be addressed in the pending Legacy appeal.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70 percent rating from August 12, 2014 to December 6, 2020. The appeal for higher ratings is denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Type I, is presumed to have been incurred in service due to the onset of symptoms within one year following service.

The Veteran's PTSD with bipolar disorder is rated at 70 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board denied an increased rating as his symptoms did not cause total occupational and social impairment required for a disability rating of 100 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder and fractures have resulted in a need for regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to the grant of special monthly compensation.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for bipolar disorder, finding that there was no indication of a formal claim prior to April 28, 2014.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder has been rated at 70 percent since the last examination. The March 2020 VA examination found that his symptoms have worsened, including suicidal ideation and impaired judgment, leading to a recommendation for a higher rating of 100 percent.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder with other trauma and stressor related disorder, are found to be at least as likely as not caused by an in-service event or injury. Service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder was granted with an effective date of June 18, 2015.,An initial rating of 70 percent for service-connected bipolar disorder is granted.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is rated at 100 percent from April 17, 2006, to December 26, 2012. The effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits is set at April 17, 2006.

The Veteran's service-connected major depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder qualifies him for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits.