Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bipolar disorder and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a kidney disorder is dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right knee disability, left hip and ankle disabilities, cervical spine disability, and left upper extremity disability (left arm) due to insufficient evidence.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type as a freestanding claim and not related to the May 2000 decision on this issue.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, currently diagnosed as bipolar disorder. The issue of an initial compensable rating for right hip strain prior to June 20, 2016 and in excess of 10 percent thereafter is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a psychiatric disorder (including bipolar disorder), and tinnitus due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a verifiable stressor and insufficient continuity of care to support a current disability related to his military service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for hearing loss is dismissed. His petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is granted, and the claim is granted. The Veteran’s petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied. The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a right knee disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including rescheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders (including PTSD, major depressive disorder with symptoms of anxiety and insomnia, bipolar disorder, ADHD), back disorders (including arthritis), left knee disorders (including arthritis), right knee disorders (including arthritis), migraines, and tinnitus have all been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a seizure disorder, and a bilateral hip disorder due to new and material evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and bipolar disorder is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of any psychiatric disorders found to be present.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder are granted as service-connected.,PTSD is denied. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and an acquired psychiatric disorder, but has remanded the claims for a lower back disability and liver disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including obtaining records of in-service treatment for a left knee injury and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is also being remanded to determine if his symptoms are related to verified stressors during service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and CAD have been granted service connection as due to herbicide exposure. The claims for gout, acquired psychiatric disability (including bipolar disorder), pulmonary condition, residuals of breast cancer, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Board has determined that the VA examination report is inadequate and a new VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The issues on appeal are whether service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) should be granted.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of TDIU is being remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for DDD of the low back, service connection for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy secondary to service-connected back disorder, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and bipolar disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in notifying the Veteran of alternative evidence for her personal assault/military sexual trauma stressor and failure to obtain an adequate VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hearing loss in the right ear, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a sleep disorder due to potential issues with obtaining relevant medical records.