Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, fibromyalgia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include bipolar disorder or depression) as there was no clear and unmistakable evidence showing a preexisting condition that worsened during service. The VA examinations did not provide sufficient nexus opinions to establish direct service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected based on a personal assault in service, resolving reasonable doubt in her favor.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and the VA examiner found no evidence to support a diagnosis of PTSD. The Board finds that the Veteran's schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are not related to his service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD with bipolar disorder, traumatic brain injury residuals, and migraine headaches. The effective date remains pending further action.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of his psychiatric disability was denied as there is no evidence showing a valid claim prior to February 21, 2003.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, shortness of breath, tinea pedis, and hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease have been granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 1, 2005 for a 30 percent disability rating for bipolar disorder is denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as depression and bipolar disorder, is presumed to be related to active duty service. The claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is incurred in service due to a personal assault, and thus grants service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, major depression, adjustment disorder, severe anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with history of bipolar disorder is currently evaluated at a 30 percent rating. Since July 9, 2009, the condition has been manifested by moderate symptomatology including frequent nightmares and impaired short- and long-term memory.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's neuropsychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and/or depression, was caused or aggravated by his service-connected meningitis.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and providing a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if any diagnosed psychiatric disorder is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his military service and whether he experienced a personal assault during service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need to verify his participation in animal or human trials during his period of active service and to obtain any outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding medical records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's attempt to reopen his claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and an antisocial personality. The evidence received since the July 1998 rating decision was found to be cumulative and redundant.