The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder) and denied the remaining issues of service connection. The Veteran's eczematoid dermatitis is currently rated at 10%.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's current psychiatric disability, bipolar disorder, was likely related to his military service based on symptoms noted during separation and current diagnosis.
- Claimed conditions
- bone condition of the bilateral upper extremities, acquired psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder), diabetes mellitus, type II (DM), osteoporosis of the bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 13, 2016
- Citation
- 1623407
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What this means for you
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