The Veteran's other specified bipolar and related disorder was found to have its onset during his active service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The opinion of a private psychologist provided more detailed medical history and rationale that considered the Veteran's relevant reports as well as lay testimony regarding his symptoms after separating from service, leading the Board to conclude in favor of the appellant.
- Claimed conditions
- Other specified bipolar and related disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2016
- Citation
- 1615036
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What this means for you
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