The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of bipolar I disorder, most recent episode depressed was granted on September 23, 2020. The Veteran requested a time limit extension due to the coronavirus pandemic and argued that his application should be considered as filed on August 8, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date was based on good cause related to the coronavirus pandemic and granted it accordingly.
- Claimed conditions
- Bipolar I Disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24081206
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