The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination and a need for further evidence regarding whether the Veteran's bipolar II disorder was caused by service.
The deciding factor: The examiner's opinion is based on inaccurate factual premises, specifically that the condition preexisted service. The Board finds there is not clear and unmistakable evidence of this.
- Claimed conditions
- bipolar II disorder
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2021
- Citation
- 21010488
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's bipolar II disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder are granted a disability rating of 70 percent. The claim for an increased rating for scoliosis is remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to procedural issues and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar II disorder, a left elbow disorder, and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for TDIU is also remanded.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including posttraumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorders. The evidence supports the conclusion that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.
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