Granted
The Board granted an increased initial evaluation of 100 percent for bipolar I disorder prior to September 13, 2023, as the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximated total occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran exhibited symptoms that caused total occupational and social impairment, meeting the criteria for a 100 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- bipolar I disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25020611
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