Bipolar disorder decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating for PTSD with bipolar disorder and alcohol abuse in partial remission is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected Generalized Anxiety Disorder and unspecified Bipolar Disorder have been restored to a 100% disability rating effective September 1, 2018. Special Monthly Compensation based on housebound status has also been granted throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's character of discharge for the period from March 28, 1984 to April 3, 1989 is being remanded due to concerns about insanity at the time of misconduct.,The left knee meniscal tear with osteoarthritis claim is also being remanded as there are issues regarding causation and aggravation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, increased ratings for bipolar disorder II with generalized anxiety disorder and lumbar spine early degenerative joint disease and early arthritis, and TDIU due to complex mental health disabilities and lack of adequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability rating, service connection for bipolar disorder secondary to reactive hypoglycemia, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. The claim for a left upper extremity condition remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bipolar disorder and headache disability, have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since she stopped working full-time in December 2000.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's schizoaffective disorder and alcohol use disorder are related to his service, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's acquired psychological condition, including depression and anxiety, is granted as service connected. The Board found sufficient evidence to support the claim that these conditions began during service and are related to his in-service symptoms.

An effective date of January 31, 2017, but no earlier, for the award of service connection for bipolar disorder is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received since the last denial, and a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability began in or was caused by his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims due to errors in duty to assist, including failure to obtain mental health and clinical records from service and private treatment records. The Veteran's left knee disability is also being examined for etiology.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for her service-connected bipolar II disorder was withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of this issue.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination, as the previous one was deemed insufficient and conducted online.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and a need for a VA examination. The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, including schizophrenia, psychosis, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, and major depression, is being reviewed on a de novo basis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to sustain gainful employment effective June 1, 2009. The Board finds that the criteria for TDIU are met and grants the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders other than PTSD. The case will be returned for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and depression, has been reopened. However, the Board finds that a VA examination is needed to determine if there is a nexus between the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and his active service or service-connected Hepatitis C.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and verification of in-service stressors. The claim has been reopened due to new evidence received since the last denial.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for her psychiatric disorders, specifically PTSD and other diagnosed conditions. The VA will need to obtain updated treatment records and schedule a new examination to determine if these conditions are related to her in-service personal assault.