The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder is granted. The issues of service connection for acquired psychiatric disability other than depression NOS and bipolar disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, a personality disorder, and alcohol dependence are denied. The rating in excess of 30 percent for right knee disability prior to July 25, 2017, and from September 1, 2017 is granted. Service connection for depression NOS on a direct basis is remanded. Initial compensable rating for depression NOS prior to July 12, 2013, and in excess of 40 percent thereafter is also remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bipolar disorder was initially manifest within one year of discharge from service.
- Claimed conditions
- bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 3, 2022
- Citation
- 22061789
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- Granted
The Board of Veterans' Appeals has granted service connection for PTSD and Mood Disorders, both presumed conditions under the PACT Act.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran will be asked to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.
- Partly granted
The Board has not made a final determination on the claims of service connection for inguinal hernia, PTSD, joint pain, fibromyalgia, left knee disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, sleep disorder, IBS, and headaches. The claims are remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if these conditions are related to service.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and increased rating for anxiety disorder have been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of a current disability meeting the criteria for hypertension, and the Veteran's anxiety disorder does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
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