Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder and PTSD, is dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The claim for service connection of a mental condition is reopened and the appeal is granted to this extent only. The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient nexus opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no current diagnosis of bipolar disorder and that none of his diagnosed disorders were related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, are related to his in-service stressors. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines and a permanent and total rating for pension purposes, but denied service connection for psychiatric disability (bipolar disorder and depression), insomnia, sleep impairment, and memory loss.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen for service connection for major depressive disorder, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. The claim of entitlement to a compensable rating for avulsion of tip of the olecranon, left elbow is remanded. The claim of entitlement to a compensable rating for residuals of a fracture of the left leg is also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination, and requests for additional records and a new opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and exposure to herbicide agents. The eye disability claim is denied as there is no credible evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and the psychiatric disorder claims are denied because the reported stressor cannot be verified.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including nervous condition (depressive reaction), bipolar disorder, PTSD, general anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder, is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequacy of the August 2016 VA examination and insufficient explanation regarding the Veteran's claimed mental disorders.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, is rated at 30 percent. The rating is denied as the symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation.

The claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is remanded due to new evidence and outstanding records. The DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 appeal is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The VA is required to obtain additional medical records, complete employment information, and verify the Veteran's reported stressors.

The Board has granted service connection for other trauma and stressor related disorder but has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than 'other trauma and stressor related disorder'), to include bipolar disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and bipolar disorder are at least as likely as not related to his service in Kuwait during Desert Storm and Somalia, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety, major depression, and bipolar disorder has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claims for PTSD, TDIU, and SMC have also been remanded.

The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is reopened. The claims for neurobehavioral effects due to exposure at Camp Lejeune and any other acquired psychiatric disorders are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The examiner is requested to provide a new medical opinion considering all available records and the Veteran's lay statements.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to outstanding VA treatment records and conflicting medical opinions. The Veteran will need to provide updated VA treatment records, VistA Imaging records, and information regarding his in-service stressors. He will also be provided with VA examinations for his lumbar spine disability, sleep disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and bipolar disorder), nasal polyps, and chronic sinus headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to insufficient information and need for a new VA examination.