Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied. Additionally, his TDIU claim due to service-connected disabilities was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders and the need for a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines, recurring syncope, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depression, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to her active duty service.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA eligibility are granted with effective dates of April 19, 1995 due to her service-connected bipolar disorder, panic disorder, and depressive disorder preventing her from securing gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder does not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, depressive disorder, and mood disorder. This includes obtaining STRs, VA treatment records, and private mental health treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected collapsing pes planovalgus deformity and an evaluation for any acquired psychiatric disorder. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with the rating issue.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her knee disabilities and bipolar and major depressive disorders were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of these conditions during the appeal period.

The Veteran's tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder), OSA, migraine headaches, and left knee pain are all granted service connection.,Service connection for right shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, right leg restless leg syndrome, left leg restless leg syndrome, cervical spine osteoarthritis, and left arm radiculopathy is denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the bilateral foot condition service connection issue due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The hearing loss claim is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The psychiatric disorder claims are remanded for further evaluation and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, finding that his bipolar disorder preexisted service and was not aggravated by service. His alcohol use disorder is considered to have arisen during service.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or on the account of being housebound was denied because he is able to perform activities of daily living independently, and he is not bedridden or permanently housebound.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee disability, erectile dysfunction, memory loss disability, and bipolar disorder. The decision is based on a lack of evidence showing that these conditions began during service or are related to an in-service injury.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to new evidence added to the record since the last adjudications.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, and depression. The evidence does not support a finding that his current condition is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, arranging a medical opinion to differentiate PTSD symptoms from other diagnosed conditions, and addressing the Veteran's request for payment as a Veteran with two dependents.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and depression. Service connection was denied for shin splints.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including searching for missing service treatment records and obtaining relevant medical records from non-federal agencies. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disorders.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury and bipolar disorder, finding new and material evidence. The underlying claims are remanded for further development.