Bipolar disorder decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a failure to address CUE in the AOJ's decision and inadequate VA opinions regarding the etiology of any currently diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder and headaches.

The Veteran's PTSD with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type and generalized anxiety disorder is granted a 100% rating for the period prior to October 3, 2022. For the period beginning on October 3, 2022, he is in receipt of the maximum schedular rating. He also receives special monthly compensation based upon housebound status.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of PTSD and bipolar disorder, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, is service connected as it is presumed to have been incurred during his active duty.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of right knee and right ankle disabilities due to a deferred decision by the AOJ.,The Veteran's psychiatric disability is rated at 70 percent, but the appeal is dismissed as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty-to-assist error, requiring a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating and earlier effective date for PTSD with bipolar disorder was granted, with the effective date set at February 11, 2010. The TDIU claim was also granted with an effective date of March 6, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD with bipolar disorder and substance abuse disorder was granted, effective September 5, 2024. The decision also denied a request for an earlier effective date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability and a right ankle disability due to additional development being needed. The Veteran contends that his current psychiatric disability is related to an in-service flare gun incident, while he alleges that his right ankle disability stems from a sprain during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error, requiring an updated VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for urinary dysfunction, residual of prostate cancer is denied. The claim for TDIU is also denied.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, atherosclerotic heart disease, and Parkinson's disease are being remanded due to the need for additional development including VA examinations.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression due to his discharge under 'other than honorable' conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for unspecified bipolar disorder, unspecified trauma & stressor related disorder and opioid use disorder has been dismissed due to the Veteran's passing during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but has remanded the issues of major depressive disorder and unspecified bipolar disorder and alcohol use (claimed as PTSD).

The Veteran's hypertension is not shown to meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,There is no evidence of a current right ankle disability or any in-service injury that could be linked to service.

The Veteran's PTSD with bipolar disorder has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating. The appeal for TDIU based on the disabling effects of PTSD with bipolar disorder is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, are remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The right and left knee arthritis issues are also remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the impact of medication on the severity of the disabilities.

The Veteran is found to be precluded from securing and following substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities, specifically bipolar disorder, TBI residuals, and joint issues. The Board granted the claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for TDIU, earlier effective date, and an increased rating. The Board has decided the TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with other issues and thus remanded.