Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and a sleep disorder were denied as there is no current diagnosis of either condition, and the symptoms have been attributed to his diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran is found competent to handle her VA funds, including the disbursement of funds.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating and TDIU were denied, while the claim for an earlier effective date was also denied. The Veteran's bipolar disorder has been rated at 50 percent since August 20, 2001.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. This includes obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bipolar disorder is service-connected and he meets the eligibility requirements for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder. The Veteran is also seeking to determine if his ADHD was aggravated by service. A VA examination will be scheduled to assess these issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bipolar disorder was aggravated by his brief period of active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disability, diagnosed as bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder, is due to disease or injury incurred in active service. The benefit of doubt has been resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues except hepatitis, to include hepatitis C, have been withdrawn. The case is being remanded for scheduling a hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's timely and adequate Notice of Disagreement was filed within one year of the September 2006 rating decision, thus granting the appeal for all denied issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disability and an increased rating for bipolar disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a direct relationship between his current disabilities and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records, particularly regarding his TDIU claim. The case will be returned to the Board after further action.

The Board has reopened the claim for PTSD, but denied service connection due to insufficient evidence linking current symptoms to a claimed in-service stressor.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar type II disorder. The decision is based on insufficient evidence to establish a link between his current mental health conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including antisocial personality disorder and bipolar disorder, are not found to be related to service or secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric disorders is being remanded due to incomplete verification of claimed stressors during service. The Board will consider all diagnosed conditions, including PTSD, in determining whether they are related to military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder is as likely as not related to service, including his experiences during basic training and at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has granted an effective date of December 11, 1998 for the grant of service connection for bipolar disorder. The Veteran's claim was reopened and new evidence submitted in December 1998.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and clarify his disability benefits history.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder. A VA examination is needed to determine if any currently diagnosed psychiatric disorder is related to the Veteran's symptoms during his period of service or within the first post-service year.