The Veteran's bipolar disorder and PTSD are granted at 70% prior to August 22, 2018, and at 100% beginning August 22, 2018. The heart disability is remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's bipolar disorder and PTSD warranted a 70% rating prior to August 22, 2018, and a 100% rating beginning that date based on his symptoms of near-continuous depression, impaired impulse control, and difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances. The heart disability is remanded as the VA examination report was inadequate.
- Claimed conditions
- bipolar disorder type II with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and Tachy-Brady syndrome
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2021
- Citation
- 21024288
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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