The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as major depression and bipolar disorder, is found to be etiologically related to her period of active service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cognitive impairment and psychiatric issues are linked to the alleged assault during service, which resulted in a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (diagnosed as major depression and bipolar disorder), Cognitive disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 13, 2010
- Citation
- 1017858
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, and other acquired psychiatric disorders not related to PTSD. The decision is based on the lack of a medical nexus between the current diagnoses and service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's major depressive disorder and cognitive disorder are rated at a 70 percent disability level, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder, cognitive disorder, and alcohol use disorder, has been granted a 100% rating as of February 10, 2009.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for degeneration of the brain tissue and a cognitive disorder due to the need for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a medical opinion.
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