The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for anxiety neurosis was denied in September 1988. The Veteran filed a new claim for increased compensation for bipolar disorder on September 8, 1992. The Board found that the criteria for a 70 percent rating were met from September 8, 1991 to April 16, 2001.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bipolar disorder was manifested by Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scores ranging from 30-45 with periods of fluctuating symptomatology that included hospitalizations, hallucinations, memory loss, limited judgment and insight. The disability picture during the appeal period prior to April 16, 2001 more nearly approximated severe impairment of social and industrial adaptability.
- Claimed conditions
- Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Neurosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1008621
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for ADHD, finding that it clearly and unmistakably preexisted the Veteran's service but was aggravated by military service. The claim for bipolar disorder was remanded for further development.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including bipolar disorder.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the case for a new examination with an addendum opinion to address whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are related to service.
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