Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board cannot issue a decision on the underlying claim at this time.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for ADHD and a psychiatric disability has been dismissed due to her death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the issue of whether the reduction of the disability rating for bipolar disorder, from 100 percent to 50 percent effective April 1, 2020, was proper. This decision is not binding on other VA decisions and does not establish any new policies or interpretations.

The Board has granted service connection for bipolar disorder with psychotic episodes, finding that the Veteran's condition existed prior to service and was not aggravated by it. The claims for diabetes mellitus and a sleep disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is currently evaluated as 70 percent effective from October 22, 2020. The Board finds that the Veteran's symptoms do not result in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the AOJ not having considered all relevant evidence and for clarification on her employment status prior to April 29, 2015.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder was granted service connection with a rating of 70 percent effective January 21, 2020. The appellant also successfully appealed for TDIU based on the bipolar disorder condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bipolar disorder and an increased rating for allergic rhinitis were dismissed due to the untimely filing of her VA Form 10182, which was not accepted as a valid appeal under the modernized review system.

The Board has determined that the VA examination in December 2023 was inadequate and requires a new examination to determine if any acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified bipolar disorder was granted with an effective date of July 28, 1997.,The earlier effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits is being remanded to the AOJ.

The Veteran's son, B.G., was found to be permanently incapable of self-support prior to age 18 due to his mental health conditions and joint pain. The Board granted the Veteran's request for recognition as an adult dependent.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, was not shown in service or for many years thereafter, and is not otherwise related to active-duty service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied. The Board found that the Veteran's TDIU claim was part of his initial PTSD service connection claim and thus, the effective date should be the same as the date assigned for service connection.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU for his service-connected bipolar disorder from October 1, 2007, forward.,Special monthly compensation at the housebound rate was also granted due to multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of June 15, 2020 for a 70% rating for PTSD and Bipolar Disorder. This decision applies to all future benefit payments.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder, finding that it began during his military service and is related to his in-service behavioral issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the VA examinations provided in the initial decision. The Board requires a new examination to determine if any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further action due to missing dates of service and training, which could help clarify when the Veteran's psychiatric conditions may have first manifested during active duty.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD with alcohol use disorder, bipolar disorder, and opioid use disorder. The evidence supports a finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder was granted with an effective date of January 12, 2005. The decision is based on the merits and not due to a presumption or reopening.