Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, was granted. The claim for PTSD was denied and the claim for erectile dysfunction as secondary to bipolar disorder was granted.,The decision also found that there is no reliable evidence showing the Veteran has PTSD during the appeal period.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as bipolar disorder. The evidence is at least evenly balanced that the Veteran's bipolar disorder is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for Traumatic Brain Injury with Bipolar Disorder and Tension Headaches are being remanded due to the need for further examination and testing.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and considering new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been reopened. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than December 6, 2006 for the grant of service connection for psychiatric disability is denied. The case is remanded due to issues with his initial rating and TDIU.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder was rated at 70 percent prior to March 1, 2016. The claim for a higher rating is denied.,The Veteran's right knee strain has been rated at 10 percent since February 20, 2020. The claim for a higher rating is denied.,Effective from February 20, 2020, the Veteran was granted a separate 10 percent rating for right knee instability. The claim for a higher rating is denied.,For the period prior to October 27, 2022, the Veteran's low back strain with degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine warranted a 10 percent rating. The claim for a higher rating is denied.,Beginning from October 27, 2022, the Veteran's low back strain with degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine warranted a 20 percent rating. The claim for a higher rating is denied.,For the period prior to March 1, 2016, the Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities preventing him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and vocational history.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression.

Service connection has been granted for bipolar disorder, left hip impairment, right hip impairment, cervical spine injury, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension, tinnitus, voiding dysfunction, and erectile dysfunction.,Effective dates have been assigned for service connection based on the filing of a VA 21-0966 Intent to File within one year of May 7, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of in-service stressors for PTSD. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these steps are taken.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type is remanded due to an improper docketing under the modernized appellate system (AMA).

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is rated at 70 percent since August 20, 2018.,The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective from August 20, 2018.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective prior to July 22, 2021. The Board also granted the Veteran a TDIU based on his service-connected bipolar disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia bipolar type and major depressive disorder. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service stressor or sexual assault, nor could it establish a nexus between current psychiatric disorders and active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's bipolar disorder existed prior to service and if it was aggravated by his time at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, is granted as at least as likely as not related to service.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as at least as likely as not related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder is reopened, but the Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his current psychiatric conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and need for additional treatment records. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder NOS, depression, mood disorder NOS, bipolar disorder, personality disorder, alcohol use disorder, and adjustment disorder, is being reviewed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder (claimed as bipolar disorder with anxiety, depression, and insomnia) was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board found that the Veteran's currently diagnosed psychiatric disorder is more likely than not incurred in service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that her preexisting condition worsened during active duty.