Bipolar disorder decisions — 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.

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.

The veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for several conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew all claims.

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.