Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are not related to his active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in diagnoses and need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder, combined with other service-connected disabilities, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from March 28, 2015. Therefore, the claim for SMC based on housebound status is granted as of that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional evidence, including pre-service mental health treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as schizoaffective and bipolar disorder, finding that the onset of these conditions coincided with active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an additional etiological opinion that is in conformity with the DSM-IV and addresses the Veteran's lay statements regarding his tours of duty. The claim will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to April 10, 2018, for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for regular aid and attendance was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not file a formal or informal claim for SMC before April 20, 2018, and that it was not factually ascertainable he needed regular aid and attendance within one year prior to his claim.

The Board has denied service connection for bipolar disorder as the symptoms cannot be distinguished from those of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he is currently employed and has stated that his inability to work was due to personal reasons rather than his disabilities.

The claims for service connection are being reconsidered due to newly received service treatment records. Service connection is granted for the skin condition, but other issues remain under review.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder has been granted service connection.,The issues of entitlement to service connection for a right hand pointer finger injury and stomach/digestive system disability (GERD) have been remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder, finding that it would constitute pyramiding due to overlapping symptoms with her already service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% effective September 13, 2017. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted, and he is now receiving a 70 percent rating for his condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a left knee condition as secondary to a right knee condition due to potential discrepancies in military personnel records.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination and service records, and will reconsider the claim de novo.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his attorney, and the Board is dismissing the case as a result.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is granted service connection. The claim for secondary service connection for pancreatitis to include as secondary to service-connected disability is remanded.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is granted a 70% disability rating from March 5, 2005. The Board found that the symptoms of suicidal ideations, memory loss, and cognitive deficits are suggestive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.