Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disability (other than PTSD and personality disorder) at any time since he filed his claim in December 2010 or within close proximity thereto under the DSM-IV criteria, thus denying service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records, as well as further consideration of the Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and providing the Veteran with examinations to determine the nature and etiology of her psychiatric disorders and low back disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and an initial rating for a compression fracture at L1-L2 are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, is being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and providing an addendum opinion from a VA examiner. The Veteran's claim will be adjudicated based on the evidence available.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn and the case is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to incomplete medical records and need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder has been rated at 100% since the initial rating period, and his TDIU claim is moot as he no longer meets the criteria for this benefit.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, specifically bipolar disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining SSA records and a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bipolar disorder, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's bipolar disorder began in service. The other issues remain pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted, but his cervical spine and bipolar disorder claims were denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder, alcohol induced bipolar disorder (also known as substance induced mood disorder), is not related to his in-service adjustment disorder with depressed mood and is caused by his abuse of alcohol.

The Board denied service connection for urinary tract infections, left hip disability, right foot tendonitis, and bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis as secondary to the Veteran's Peyronie's disease. The other claims were not addressed in detail.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA and SSA records, conducting examinations, and reviewing the medical evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bipolar disorder is related to her military service, resolving all reasonable doubt in her favor.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service, including an in-service B-52 aircraft fire incident. The claim for service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability, left ear hearing loss disability, and left knee disability. The claim for an increased rating for bipolar disorder was also denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, alcohol and polysubstance abuse in remission, and personality disorder, were not incurred or aggravated by his active duty service.