Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives, specifically regarding the Veteran's possible history of depression and bipolar disorder. The Veteran will be provided an adequate examination in furtherance of his claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorder, including whether it is at least as likely as not related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) because there are insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but denied the claim itself as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during service or within one year post-service. The Veteran was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2003 and does not have any medical evidence linking this diagnosis to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding her previous diagnoses and their relation to service.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the award of service connection for PTSD, bipolar I disorder, and thoracolumbar strain due to lack of prior claims filed before July 30, 2010.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations. The issues include bilateral hearing loss, a psychiatric disorder (including bipolar disorder and mood disorder), and a heart disorder (including coronary artery disease).

The Veteran's initial claim of service connection for left ear hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder) is being remanded due to the need for additional development. The rating assigned will be determined after further review.

The Veteran's attorney withdrew the appeal of service connection for hypertension, hearing loss, and initial ratings for bipolar II disorder with psychotic features and PTSD, spinal stenosis at L4-5, lumbar radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremity, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric symptoms, including bipolar disorder and depression, are etiologically linked to her active service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for a new VA examination. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, needs to be evaluated under DSM-IV criteria.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the Veteran's failure to appear for a VA examination and requests for additional records. The Veteran is advised to provide releases for all medical care providers that treated him for psychiatric problems from June 2002 to present.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type with depression and granted it. The evidence shows that the condition likely began during service and worsened beyond its normal course.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence for reopening the claim of service connection for a left knee disorder and for obtaining an opinion on whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is reopened and service connection for PTSD is granted.,The psychiatric disability other than PTSD, including bipolar disorder, OCD, and ADHD, claim is reopened. Service connection for these conditions remains remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, but further development is needed to address the merits of the claims. The issues of tinnitus and service connection for a psychiatric disorder remain remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and bipolar disorder. The case is being sent back to obtain a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and examinations.,The Veteran's hypertension and sinusitis cases require additional examination as recent VA records are over two years old.,An examination is needed to determine if the Veteran’s inguinal hernia is related to his military service, specifically exposure to burn pits.,A new evaluation of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is required due to potential aggravation by his service-connected conditions and medication use.,The Veteran needs a VA examination to assess whether he has an acquired psychiatric disorder separate from his PTSD with secondary depressive disorder.

Right shoulder strain residuals have been granted service connection. The Veteran's bipolar type schizoaffective disorder has been granted a 100% schedular rating.,The issues of service connection for right and left upper extremity neurological disabilities are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders. The claim will be returned for further development.