Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a skin disability due to herbicide exposure are denied. The claim for increased rating for residuals of fractured left clavicle is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for further development and examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it was incurred during active service. However, his bipolar disorder and depression are not related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, as well as a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for bronchial asthma, effective from October 22, 2010. The Veteran's cognitive impairment and acquired psychiatric disorders were found to be service-connected under the direct theory.

The Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Board finds no evidence of a chronic disease or injury during service and no continuous symptoms since service that would support a finding of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim due to failure to comply with all of its August 2013 directives, including scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The case is now pending for further development and consideration.

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

The Veteran claims service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Board finds the in-service aircraft incident credible and remands to obtain a medical nexus opinion regarding the etiology of any current psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for his service-connected psychiatric disability and entitlement to TDIU prior to May 3, 2007 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 30 percent from March 9, 2001 to May 2, 2007 or for a rating higher than 70 percent since May 3, 2007.

The Board found that the evidence is at least in relative equipoise that the current bipolar disorder is attributable to the Veteran's military service, and thus granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a hearing conducted by a former member of the Board. The Veteran is entitled to a new hearing before a current member of the Board.

The Board has expanded the Veteran's claim to include all diagnosed psychiatric disorders and has ordered a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of these conditions, including whether they are related to service or to his service-connected tinnitus. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a fractured left fibula was granted. The claim for service connection for bipolar disorder was reopened and granted. Service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, low back disability, and fractures of the left foot/toes were denied. Compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for left toe fractures was granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as dysthymia or bipolar disorder, originated while he was serving on active duty and the Board finds that it is related to his service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and anxiety disorder. The Veteran's testimony regarding the alleged military sexual trauma (MST) was found to be credible and supported by other evidence in the file.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD related to a motor vehicle accident during service. The Board finds that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his active military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, bipolar disorder with anxiety disorder, has been granted service connection and is currently rated at 30 percent since September 11, 2009.

The Veteran's psychosis, specifically schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, is presumed to have been incurred in service due to its manifestation within one year of discharge.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding records and providing new examinations.