Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for PTSD and bipolar disorder are both denied due to lack of verified in-service stressors and a preponderance of evidence against the claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's bipolar disorder is related to his service, and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's muscle and joint pain is attributed to osteoarthritis, while his neuropsychological disorder is diagnosed as bipolar disorder/manic depressive psychosis. Both conditions are not considered due to undiagnosed illness related to service in the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has denied service connection for a back disability and granted service connection for bipolar disorder with depression. The Veteran's claim for a back disability was not supported by competent medical evidence, while his claims for bipolar disorder were supported by VA mental health professionals' opinions linking the condition to service.

The Board finds that the Veteran incurred a psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder) during her military service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder is granted, with a compensable rating of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining inpatient treatment records and conducting a comprehensive examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric disability other than PTSD, to include bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder. The appeal also addressed whether new and material evidence had been received to reopen claims for a chronic disability manifested by joint aches (claimed as osteoarthritis) and PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a psychiatric disorder in service or for many years thereafter, and the Veteran's current schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type was not linked to his military service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis is denied, while the claim for service connection for Bipolar Disorder is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his current psychiatric disabilities, including schizoaffective disorder, psychosis, PTSD, and bipolar complex.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, and hearing loss of the right ear are related to his service. Therefore, service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to his incarceration and lack of recent medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, depression (including major depressive disorder), and bipolar disorder (including bipolar affective disorder) were denied as there is no verified stressor to support the claimed conditions, and no competent evidence of a link between any of these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bipolar mood disorder is related to his service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a scheduled hearing. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bipolar disorder was denied because there is no evidence that his current disability resulted from active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not competent to manage his own financial affairs without limitation due to his psychiatric conditions, and therefore denies direct payment of VA benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.