The Board granted an effective date of August 11, 2021, for the award of a 100 percent evaluation for bipolar disorder with psychotic features.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder with psychotic features and polysubstance abuse disorder was granted a 100 percent disability rating as of January 23, 2020, and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 was also granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 7, 2012, for the grant of service connection for bipolar disorder with psychotic features and anxious distress.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, PTSD, sleep problems, and audio hallucinations, as further evidence is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Appellant's mental state at the time of misconduct and whether his psychiatric conditions contributed to his discharge. The AOJ is required to obtain updated treatment records, request a decision from the Navy Board of Correction of Naval Records, and conduct an examination by a VA clinician to determine if the Appellant was insane at that time.