Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for SMC based on a need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to an inadequate VA examination and conflicting evidence regarding the impact of her service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, as the evidence of record does not support a finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and denied service connection for bipolar disorder. The claim for migraines was remanded.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bipolar disorder to cure a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of cannabis use disorder with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type as secondary to a service-connected disability of the low back due to an alleged duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bipolar, type 1, disorder to obtain additional evidence and a VA examination.

The appeal was dismissed for the issues of entitlement to an effective date prior to September 17, 2013, and entitlement to an initial compensable rating for right ear hearing loss, service connection for left ear hearing loss, service connection for foot fungus, and eligibility for DEA under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code. The appeal was denied for the effective date of service connection for bipolar disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for tinnitus and service connection for PTSD, back condition, migraines, psychiatric disorder, and irritable bowel syndrome. The back condition, migraines, and psychiatric disorder issues were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings to correct an error by the AOJ in satisfying the regulatory duty to provide the Veteran with notice of her right to a pre-decisional hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorders have rendered him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance, thus granting SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a higher disability rating or service connection for any of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from October 8, 2013 to May 6, 2021 due to service-connected disabilities including bipolar disorder.

The appeal for an initial rating for bipolar disorder type 1 mixed with psychotic features in excess of 50 percent was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Board remands the claim for an addendum medical opinion that addresses the rationale of the private psychologist who provided evaluations in July 2018, October 2022, and October 2024.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer but granted a 70% rating for bipolar disorder and a TDIU effective January 9, 2017.

The Board remands the case to secure a VA medical opinion that addresses whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including degenerative disc disease and intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbar spine, status post laminotomy and partial diskectomy; left shoulder, status post total shoulder arthroplasty; right shoulder tendonitis; radiculopathy of the left lower extremity; right lower extremity radiculopathy; left foot first and second toe numbness, status post benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor removal; and/or bipolar disorder with mixed features and ADHD in near total remission.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence was at least in relative equipoise and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board granted the restoration of a 70 percent rating for bipolar disorder, finding that the reduction from 70 percent to 50 percent was improper.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, depression, alcohol dependence, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, and possible personality disorder, as the current VA medical opinion is found inadequate.

The Board granted service connection for psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his active service.