Bipolar disorder — all decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for tinnitus and service connection for PTSD, back condition, migraines, psychiatric disorder, and irritable bowel syndrome. The back condition, migraines, and psychiatric disorder issues were remanded for further development.

The appeal was dismissed for the issues of entitlement to an effective date prior to September 17, 2013, and entitlement to an initial compensable rating for right ear hearing loss, service connection for left ear hearing loss, service connection for foot fungus, and eligibility for DEA under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code. The appeal was denied for the effective date of service connection for bipolar disorder.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings to correct an error by the AOJ in satisfying the regulatory duty to provide the Veteran with notice of her right to a pre-decisional hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorders have rendered him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance, thus granting SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a higher disability rating or service connection for any of the claimed conditions.

The appeal for an initial rating for bipolar disorder type 1 mixed with psychotic features in excess of 50 percent was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from October 8, 2013 to May 6, 2021 due to service-connected disabilities including bipolar disorder.

The Board remands the claim for an addendum medical opinion that addresses the rationale of the private psychologist who provided evaluations in July 2018, October 2022, and October 2024.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer but granted a 70% rating for bipolar disorder and a TDIU effective January 9, 2017.

The Board remands the case to secure a VA medical opinion that addresses whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including degenerative disc disease and intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbar spine, status post laminotomy and partial diskectomy; left shoulder, status post total shoulder arthroplasty; right shoulder tendonitis; radiculopathy of the left lower extremity; right lower extremity radiculopathy; left foot first and second toe numbness, status post benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor removal; and/or bipolar disorder with mixed features and ADHD in near total remission.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence was at least in relative equipoise and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, depression, alcohol dependence, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, and possible personality disorder, as the current VA medical opinion is found inadequate.

The Board granted the restoration of a 70 percent rating for bipolar disorder, finding that the reduction from 70 percent to 50 percent was improper.

The Board granted service connection for psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his active service.

The appeal regarding service connection for bipolar disorder is dismissed as moot.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sore gums due to dental abscesses, and bipolar disorder. The appeal as to service connection for anxiety and depression was dismissed.

The Board granted effective dates of August 31, 2015 for coronary artery disease and January 11, 2010 for diabetes mellitus and hypertension. A 70 percent disability rating was also granted for schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability and remanded the claim for bipolar disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's other specified bipolar and related disorder, specifically whether it is caused by or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric condition to correct a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error, requiring a VA examination.