Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with bipolar II disorder is granted a 70 percent disability rating, but no higher. The other service-connected conditions are denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted a 10 percent rating, but no higher. The Board also remanded the claims for increased rating of bipolar II disorder and TDIU due to insufficient development.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the merits of the Veteran's claims, including those related to service connection for various conditions. The case is therefore being remanded.

The Veteran's left knee disability, right knee disability, and left foot disability have been granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected low back disability.,Service connection has also been granted for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and Bipolar Disorder) and hypertension. However, these issues are remanded due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board found that it does not warrant a higher rating based on the severity of his symptoms. The TDIU claim was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has remanded both respiratory disorder and psychiatric disorder issues to obtain additional evidence and opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions in a previous VA examination. The Veteran and his spouse have provided evidence suggesting that the current sleep apnea may be related to service-connected psychiatric disability, migraine headache disability, or obesity caused by the service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder was previously denied, but new and material evidence has been submitted. The Board is remanding the case to determine if his psychiatric disorders are related to service or pre-existed service.

The Veteran withdrew all his appeals, including those for service connection for bipolar disorder, increased evaluations for thoracolumbar strain and migraine headaches, and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of the Veteran's left knee disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depressive disorder, bipolar disorder), and left ear hearing loss for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ankle disability, to include arthritis. The remaining issues of service connection for lumbar spine disability, left shoulder strain, and psychiatric disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records, particularly those from the Veteran's incarceration and a psychiatric hospitalization in August 2015. The Veteran is asked to provide releases for these records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development of evidence related to the Veteran's reported hospitalizations and purported diagnosis of bipolar disorder shortly after discharge from service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, needs to be remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and bipolar disorder due to incomplete responses in the VA opinions provided.

The appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claim for HIV. The claims of service connection for neck, low back, right knee, left knee, and left shoulder disabilities have been remanded due to new and material evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. The decision finds that the Veteran's current psychiatric condition is related to his active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for gout, high blood pressure, a kidney condition, diabetes mellitus, and bipolar disorder as there was no competent evidence indicating these conditions began during active service or were related to an in-service injury or disease. The Veteran's obesity claim is also denied due to VA policy.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. A new VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.