Bipolar disorder Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent for bipolar disorder prior to February 1, 2020 and in excess of 70 percent thereafter due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and additional psychiatric diagnoses are being remanded due to the need for new evidence and a comprehensive examination.

The Veteran's right knee disorder is granted service connection based on a presumption of service connection. OSA and an acquired psychiatric disorder are denied as not shown in service or related to service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right knee disability and bipolar disorder. The claims are not yet decided.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for schizophreniform disorder, severe depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, as well as any acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD. The case is being returned for further development.

The Board has found that the issues of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and entitlement to TDIU are inextricably intertwined and therefore remanded. The case is being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with prior remands and additional development is needed, including a new examination for medical opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder, substance abuse disorders, and alcohol abuse. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of other specified bipolar and related disorder and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder was denied as there were no pending claims prior to February 25, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional records, including Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits documents.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination and the Veteran's incarceration status. The case will be returned for further evaluation, including an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and to obtain any outstanding treatment records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, is being reviewed.

The Veteran's son, D.D., was not found to be permanently incapable of self-support prior to turning 18 years old. Therefore, the claim for recognition as a helpless child is denied.

The Board granted an increased rating of 70 percent for PTSD with bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder with agoraphobia from November 15, 2011. The Veteran also received a TDIU effective from the same date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder; obstructive sleep apnea; and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to issues with obtaining a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and bipolar disorder, finding that there is no persuasive evidence to support a link between his current mental health conditions and his active military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding service treatment records and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent, effective September 6, 2013. The appeal for TDIU was dismissed as moot due to the grant of a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD from August 1, 2015 to April 28, 2016 was granted at the 70 percent level. The claim for TDIU during this period was also granted.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and opinions are needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, IBS, anxiety, TDIU, and temporary total disability rating based on hospitalization due to the complexity of his medical history and recent evidence.