Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Board found that the April and May 1988 rating decisions did not contain clear and unmistakable error in denying service connection for bipolar disorder and depressive disorder, as there was no evidence of a diagnosis or treatment during service or within one year following separation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically bipolar disorder, began during service. The claim will be returned for further development and an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding service treatment records and VA treatment records, as well as workman's compensation records. The Veteran is asked to provide information about her psychiatric history and any related claims.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to address the Veteran's claims for service connection of his acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and bipolar disorder. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations, records review, and further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and personality disorder are intertwined with his service-connected PTSD. They are at least as likely as not related to his in-service stressor.

The Veteran requested the withdrawal of his appeal on the issues regarding PTSD and any acquired psychiatric condition. As a result, the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, has been found to be aggravated by his service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine. His loss of memory is considered a symptom of this psychiatric disability. The liver condition is not related to medications for his service-connected disability. Right upper extremity radiculopathy is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted, as new and material evidence has been received. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and schedule the Veteran for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her claimed seizures and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for bipolar disorder, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to service. The Veteran was diagnosed with reactive disorder in service and later developed symptoms of depression and anxiety.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bipolar disorder, diagnosed as a psychiatric disability, is related to his military service and grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and depression, has been granted. His rating for chronic bronchitis and asthma remains pending.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for an increased evaluation of bipolar disorder, and the Board has dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has granted a 70 percent initial rating for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (primarily PTSD and bipolar disorder) effective October 26, 2016. The decision also grants TDIU for the period between October 1, 2011, and October 25, 2016.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD effective March 3, 2008 and has also granted entitlement to TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder. The Veteran's psychiatric disorders are found to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including manic depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, are found to be etiologically related to service. Service connection is granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder, were not shown to be related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities. As a result, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional records.