Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bronchial asthma was reopened and granted. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is also granted, but the right knee condition, back problems, and psychiatric disorder claims are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD and bipolar disorder, as well as his claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, are being remanded. Additional VA treatment records from the Beckley VAMC need to be obtained, and the case should be referred to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration of TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including psychosis and mixed bipolar disorder, as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's PTSD with bipolar disorder is rated at 50 percent effective November 15, 2017. His service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder, as it is at least as likely as not that these conditions began during the appellant's military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and need for updated treatment records. The Veteran's bipolar disorder is claimed as a new condition, not related to service.

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's new and material evidence includes post-service VA and private treatment records, as well as lay statements from the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to her military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for another psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD due to military sexual trauma and bipolar affective disorder.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder. The Veteran's current bipolar disorder is found to have its onset during her military service and is therefore service-connected.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder. The Veteran's current bipolar disorder is found to have its onset during her military service and is therefore service-connected.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current psychiatric symptoms and service, as well as the need for further development in relation to his claim for colon cancer.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for unspecified bipolar disorder with alcohol use disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional evidence being submitted by the Veteran, which requires a review of all evidence received since the August 2017 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board has denied service connection for bipolar disorder, finding that the current condition is not related to active duty service and does not have a causal relationship with or worsening of residuals from a head injury. The claim was denied as there is no evidence of psychiatric symptoms during service and the Veteran's current condition can be attributed to alcohol abuse and post-service events.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus. The appeal for a higher rating for tinnitus and an earlier effective date for hearing loss are denied, but the case is remanded for additional development regarding the hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the evaluation of his bipolar disorder before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for service-connected PTSD, bipolar disorder, and cocaine dependence is being remanded due to the need for updated examinations and additional records.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD due to military sexual trauma and childhood abuse is granted. The Board found that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD related to in-service personal assaults, which meets the criteria for service connection.