Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bipolar disorder with psychotic features is not service-connected, as there is no evidence linking it to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders of depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, finding that these conditions are etiologically related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee and psychiatric disabilities prevent him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a finding of total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring additional development and verification of in-service stressors. A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders, was denied as he failed to report for necessary VA examinations without providing good cause.

The Veteran's claim for an initial 100 percent rating for a psychiatric disorder is granted from June 19, 2017. The appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for a psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for left hip, lumbar spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities have been withdrawn. The Board has also granted the Veteran a TDIU effective August 31, 2016.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and readjudication due to issues regarding service connection, disability ratings, and medical opinions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Bipolar II Disorder, is rated at 70 percent from June 26, 2023, to present.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for service-connected bipolar II and PTSD, including a CUE argument, was denied. The Veteran also had his claim for an increased rating for the same conditions denied.,The Veteran failed to appear for a scheduled VA examination related to his claims, leading to their denial.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, was denied as the evidence did not show that his condition originated in or was aggravated by military service. The Veteran's TDIU claim was also denied due to insufficient evidence showing he could not secure and maintain gainful employment.

The appeal to reduce the Veteran's evaluation for a recurrent moderate major depressive disorder with anxious distress and a bipolar II disorder is dismissed. The Board finds that the AOJ did not provide proper notice of his right to a hearing before VA issued the rating decision on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his PTSD with bipolar II disorder is granted, and he is now rated at 70 percent. The criteria for a 100 percent rating are not met.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disability, as well as his claim for migraine headache disorder secondary to a service-connected condition, are being remanded due to inadequate research into the reported in-service stressor and the need for additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder renders her in need of regular aid and attendance for assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and protection from hazards or dangers incident to the daily environment. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not qualify him for a special home adaptation grant as they do not meet the criteria of blindness in both eyes or anatomical loss or use of both hands due to burn injuries or inhalational injuries.

The Board has remanded the claims for headaches, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient medical evidence.

The Board has denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder and remanded the claim for service connection of a neurological disability due to potential exposure to toxic environmental agents during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding no credible evidence supporting a link between his current mental health conditions and his military service.