Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bipolar disorder warrants a disability rating of 70 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar and schizoaffective disorders, is being remanded due to the need for further development of his medical records.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD and total disability rating based on individual unemployability are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder and generalized anxiety disorder have resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including depression and bipolar disorder, is being remanded due to the need to obtain his in-service treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining Vet Center records and verifying in-service stressors. The appellant's psychiatric disorders will be evaluated to determine if they are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include bipolar disorder, was not shown during his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and there is no competent evidence or opinion linking it to his service. As a result, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of his claims file. The case will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to determine the relationship between his acquired psychiatric disorders and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bipolar disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric condition is related to her in-service symptoms and treatment.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder resulted in reduced reliability and productivity before July 12, 2007, but from that date onward, it caused significant impairment in most areas.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for additional evidence. The Veteran also seeks increased ratings for his cervical spine, bladder disability, and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as a TDIU.

The Veteran's cause of death, injuries due to blunt impact to the head, was not caused by a service-connected disability. The Board found no evidence linking his psychiatric disorders to active duty service and denied both claims for service connection.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically bipolar disorder. The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and severity of his psychiatric disorders and whether they are related to his first period of active service.

The Veteran's PTSD with bipolar disorder was initially rated at 50 percent prior to August 3, 2009 and has been granted a 70 percent rating from that date due to increased severity of symptoms.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including a clarification of whether his psychiatric disorder, to include bipolar disorder, was caused or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, will be remanded for additional development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused, at least in part, by VA-prescribed medications he received for treatment of his service-connected mental illness and his inconsistent and/or inappropriate dosing of such medications resulting in fatal acute pancreatitis. As a result, DIC benefits are granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to her service and has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bipolar disorder, which is an acquired psychiatric disorder, was first manifested during his period of active service and is therefore granted service connection.