The Board denied service connection for ADD/ADHD and bipolar disorder as there was no evidence of an in-service incurrence or a nexus to the Veteran's military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's ADD/ADHD existed prior to service, and that his bipolar disorder was not incurred during service. The VA examiners provided negative nexus opinions for both conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Bipolar disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24066726
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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