Bipolar disorder decisions — 2025
364 indexed Board decisions in 2025.
Badges describe the whole decision, not the outcome for every condition listed. An appeal can grant one issue and deny or remand another. Check the original decision for each issue; these outcomes do not predict your claim.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2025
The Board remanded the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression. The Veteran's service treatment records are being sought, and a new medical examination is required.
- Whole decision: Partly grantedJanuary 2025
The veteran's service connection for bipolar II disorder was granted with an effective date of June 10, 2021. Service connection for tinnitus, hypertension, and heart disorder were denied.
- Whole decision: DismissedJanuary 2025
The veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for several conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew all claims.
- Whole decision: Partly grantedJanuary 2025
The veteran's claim for an increased rating for back issues and radiculopathy was denied. However, the effective date for a higher rating of bipolar II disorder was granted as December 6, 2018.
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