Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for a new examination. The Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, are being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions and TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with the service connection issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain all post-service treatment records from Chicago Read Mental Hospital and for an additional VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's initial rating for service-connected anxiety and bipolar disorders is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and an updated examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an addendum opinion from a VA examiner to address the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including PTSD.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted. The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the in-service stressors and the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current psychiatric condition and his military service. The claim will be reviewed with additional medical examination.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder and other service-connected conditions have resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a TDIU rating. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to July 6, 2015 is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened and the issue of entitlement to an acquired psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder, depression, and generalized anxiety disorder, is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bipolar disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100% since February 8, 2011, due to symptoms including hypervigilance, severe irritability, difficulties with impulse control, social isolation, an exaggerated startle response, nightmares, poor sleep, recurrent intrusive disturbing thoughts of trauma, and decreased interest or pleasure in activities.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and seizure disorder are not service-connected as they did not develop during active duty or due to a service-connected condition.,Her mental health disorder, specifically bipolar disorder with panic disorder, is now considered service-connected.

The Veteran's psychotic disorder and unspecified neurocognitive disorder are caused by his service-connected Parkinson’s disease. The Veteran's PTSD is not diagnosed, and his bipolar disorder is not related to his service or service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD and bipolar disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include psychiatric disorders, headache disorder, and arthritis of the left knee.

The Veteran's daughter was not found to be permanently incapable of self-support prior to turning 18, thus her claim for recognition as a helpless child is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including schizoaffective disorder and bipolar type, preexisted service or was aggravated by active duty service.

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

The Board denied service connection for a left knee disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depressive disorder) due to lack of medical nexus, as the evidence did not show that any current disability was caused or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded. The effective date claim is granted, but the rating assigned remains under appeal.