Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The Board found that new evidence submitted by the Veteran's mother was sufficient to reopen the claim, as it provided information about symptoms shortly after discharge from active duty. Service connection is also granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available.,The Veteran also received a TDIU based on his service-connected bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, is granted as service connected.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including his personality disorder and bipolar disorder, is related to his service.

The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes. Service connection for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for acid reflux, erectile dysfunction (ED), and an acquired psychiatric disability to obtain additional VA treatment records and personnel records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, specifically bipolar disorder and polysubstance abuse. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. The TDIU claim is being remanded due to its inextricability with the service connection issue.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified (PTSD), alcohol abuse, drug abuse, cannabis dependency, and bipolar disorder is dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including nicotine dependence, asbestos exposure, and psychiatric disorders. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated during her military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, PTSD, and depression, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to address the etiology of his diagnosed bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's bipolar affective disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas from June 2, 2016 to January 23, 2020. The VA examiner found the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms consistent with a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD and bipolar I disorder was dismissed due to the Veteran’s death.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability to include manic depressant (previously rated a bipolar disorder) now claimed as PTSD, panic attacks, insomnia. The case is remanded for further development including obtaining in-service hospitalization and psychiatric treatment records and providing a new VA opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically bipolar disorder, is etiologically related to his active duty service from July 1976 to April 1980. As a result, the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding records and a need for further examination. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, and personality disorder, are being evaluated in light of his service in Vietnam.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA examination related to the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran claims his current psychiatric disorders are related to his military service, including physical abuse and knee problems.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals, head injury and an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete evidence. The Veteran's fatigue and joint pain are presumed to be related to his service in the Gulf War, but an addendum opinion is needed to determine if these conditions are caused by or aggravated by PTSD. Similarly, an addendum opinion is needed regarding whether bipolar disorder is aggravated by PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's PTSD diagnosis and its relationship to his military service. The erectile dysfunction claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the psychiatric disorder claim.