Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, are not related to his active service. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, Bipolar II disorder, and Depression is being remanded due to incomplete information and need for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of mononucleosis or any residuals thereof, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied. The claim for bipolar disorder was addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, and PTSD, is being remanded due to the Veteran failing to report for a scheduled VA examination. The case will be reviewed after any additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional development of his claims, including obtaining relevant VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that it is factually ascertainable that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from retaining substantially gainful employment for a period of one year prior to his February 12, 2008 claim. Therefore, an effective date of August 20, 2007, but no earlier, has been granted for the award of TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service beyond its natural progression.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional evidence being added to the record, and the Veteran's representative did not waive AOJ review of this new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and finds that his bipolar disorder is more likely related to service. As such, the claim for PTSD cannot be granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's bipolar disorder pre-existed her service and was not aggravated during service, thus denying service connection for this condition. The back disorder issue is also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and need for additional development, including obtaining recent treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to scheduling issues, including a misunderstanding regarding the videoconference hearing request and pending appeals for other issues. The case will be addressed in a future Board decision if necessary.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disabilities (PTSD, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder) are rated at 50 percent prior to June 18, 2012.

The Board found that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are not related to his military service and denied his claims for service connection.,Similarly, the Board determined there is no evidence linking the Veteran's bilateral foot disorders to his time in service and denied his claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder, were not related to his active service. The evidence did not support a finding of service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type has resulted in total social and occupational impairment since the effective date of the award of service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a valid claim for service connection for PTSD or any other psychiatric disability, as her allegations of sexual assault in service are not credible and she did not serve under combat conditions. The medical evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD based on an alleged stressor event.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is rated at 70 percent since May 16, 2007. The rating will be reviewed again in the future.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and PTSD, resulted in significant occupational and social impairment prior to May 31, 2011. The VA found that the condition warranted a disability rating of 70 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including a VA examination to reassess the severity of his lumbar spine disability.