The Veteran's ADHD was not incurred in service, but his bipolar II disorder with major depressive episodes intermixed with hypomanic episodes has been rated at the highest possible disability rating of 100 percent since April 23, 2008.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's ADHD was incurred in service. The bipolar II disorder, however, is currently rated at the maximum available disability rating due to its severity and intermingling with major depressive episodes.
- Claimed conditions
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Major Depression, Bipolar II disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2011
- Citation
- 1105433
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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