Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and Bipolar disorder, finding that the Veteran's account of a military sexual assault is credible and consistent with his diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and records are needed to properly adjudicate the appellant's claims for service connection.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder with partial PTSD has been rated at 100 percent throughout the initial rating period, effective June 12, 2007. The disability is characterized by severe impairment and unemployability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically bipolar disorder, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his active military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for her service-connected bipolar disorder has been dismissed as she withdrew the appeal and is now receiving a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for the service-connected bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, with depression and anxiety is being remanded due to incomplete records from VA medical facilities and private treatment sources.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder have been granted service connection, with a rating of 30 percent for the period from October 24, 2005 to April 1, 2007.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms of psychosis were present within one year of his separation from active service and thus presumed to be related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a bipolar disorder, but finds that he has PTSD that is related to his military service. The claim for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran wishes to withdraw his appeal regarding the reduction of his bipolar disorder rating from 100% to 10%, and also regarding entitlement to a higher rating for bipolar disorder. The Board has dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his psychiatric and skin disabilities.

The Veteran is seeking special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or being housebound due to his service-connected disabilities. However, a remand is necessary as the VA examinations did not consider whether his medications render him housebound.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is found to be etiologically related to service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder, is not due to disease or injury incurred in service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a travel board hearing and further evidentiary development.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is not productive of occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks due to such symptoms as depressed mood, anxiety, suspiciousness, panic attacks, chronic sleep impairment and mild memory loss. Therefore, the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent have not been met.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include bipolar disorder. The evidence now shows that the Veteran's bipolar disorder is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability associated with her claimed conditions, and therefore, she cannot establish service connection for any of these claims.

The Board has remanded the case to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office for compliance with the instructions contained in a Joint Motion. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered, and he is notified that he must report for VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence and need for a VA examination.