Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Board finds that the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, are not related to her military service. The evidence does not support a finding of an in-service stressor or sexual assault.

Your claims for reopening service connection for bipolar disorder and PTSD are being remanded to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office for further review. You will be scheduled for a Board hearing at your local office.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, or depression. The new evidence received since January 2002 is sufficient to reopen the claim.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, headaches, and a urinary disorder as the evidence did not show these conditions were incurred during active duty training (ACTDUTRA). The appellant was not considered to have served in active military, naval or air service due to his ACTDUTRA period.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining National Guard service treatment records and providing a supplemental opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disability claims.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, as well as for partial-complex seizure disorder. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service stressors or a link between current symptoms and any claimed events.

The Board found that the service-connected PTSD did not cause or contribute to the Veteran's death, and thus denied service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for her service-connected psychiatric disorders and TDIU were denied. The claim to reopen a right shoulder disability was also denied.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for psychiatric disabilities including PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression. The case has been remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected, with the diagnosis based on in-service stressors related to sexual assault and witnessing another individual being sexually assaulted.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and Bipolar Disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are related to her in-service experiences.

The Board has remanded the case for an additional VA examination to determine if there is credible evidence of the Veteran's reported in-service stressors and whether any current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was incurred or aggravated as a result of those stressors. The Veteran must report for this examination.

The Board found that there is clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's pre-existing mood disorder was not aggravated during his service, thus denying service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder. The decision found that there was no credible supporting evidence of a verified in-service stressor related to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case to ensure a complete record is available for decision, including obtaining VA treatment records and clarifying whether the Veteran is receiving Social Security Administration disability benefits. The Veteran will be provided an opportunity to respond.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder has resulted in total occupational and social impairment over the course of the appeals period, warranting a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of her claims file.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder has been rated at 70 percent since September 13, 2004. The Board found that the current level of impairment does not warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder, finding that there was no credible evidence linking any current psychiatric condition to service. The Veteran's statements regarding his in-service stressor were deemed not credible.