Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD and bipolar disorder are granted a rating of 100 percent effective from March 29, 2012. The cervical spine and lumbar spine conditions remain at their current ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected TBI is found to cause his obstructive sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety and bipolar disorders), migraines, tinnitus, and ED. Effective dates are granted for these conditions starting from October 5, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD/Bipolar Disorder is rated at 50 percent, and he has been granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of an initial rating higher than 50 percent for bipolar disorder and a TDIU due to new evidence and updated VA treatment records being needed, as well as an updated VA examination.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities and their impact on his ability to work. A new VA examination is needed to clarify these issues.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left hip and pelvic osteoarthritis, lumbosacral strain, and bipolar disorder are service connected. However, due to a remand for further development of his gastrointestinal condition, which is secondary to his back, hip, and pelvic conditions as well as his mental health condition, this issue remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bipolar disorder is related to his active military service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability has been reopened, and the appeal is granted to this extent. The claims for increased ratings for right ankle disability and bipolar disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder was granted with an effective date of December 30, 1998.

The Board has granted service connection for bipolar disorder effective from June 29, 2004. The Veteran's claim was pending due to previous denials and the date of entitlement is considered as the date his disability first manifested during active duty.

The Board has restored service connection for bipolar disorder and remanded the TDIU claim due to procedural issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing VA examinations and a need for updated medical records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these issues are addressed.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasons and bases for its decision, requiring further development and an opinion on the etiology of any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inadequate VA examinations. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a substance abuse disorder are being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his left ear hearing loss and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder have been remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal regarding an earlier effective date for his right hip disability rating. The claims of service connection for hypertension, heart disability, sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric disorder, and acid reflux have been reopened due to new evidence received since previous decisions.

The Veteran is not competent to handle disbursement of VA funds due to ongoing substance abuse and psychiatric issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The case is sent back for an examination to determine if any current diagnosed disorders are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because he did not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD. The Veteran's bipolar I disorder with anxiety disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, but his TDIU claim was granted due to his inability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder.