Bipolar disorder — all decisions

The veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for several conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew all claims.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for back issues and radiculopathy was denied. However, the effective date for a higher rating of bipolar II disorder was granted as December 6, 2018.

The Board remands the matter for additional development, including verification of service dates and an addendum VA opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include bipolar and anxiety disorders, based on the evidence being at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's active-duty military service.

The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder (diagnosed as PTSD, major depressive and bipolar disorders) from April 18, 2014.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder prior to June 17, 2024.

The Board denied increased ratings for bipolar I disorder and TMJ, but granted an effective date of October 11, 2007 for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The appeal for service connection for unspecified personality disorder and bipolar II disorder was dismissed as the Veteran has not presented any controversy regarding the fully favorable decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection and DEA benefits, as no new and material evidence was submitted within one year of the prior denials.

The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder to correct a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error, as no VA examiner has provided an opinion on the causal connection between any of the diagnosed conditions and service.

The Board granted service connection for bipolar disorder, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor and finding that the condition began during active service.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and PTSD, based on the Veteran's in-service stressors during Operation Desert Storm.

The Board remands the claim for a separate service connection for bipolar disorder, including as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type with anxious features, due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed condition.

The Board remands several issues, including service connection for bipolar disorder and various claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including degenerative joint disease of the L4-5 with intervertebral disc syndrome and radiculopathy, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, right foot drop, and bipolar disorder, require care and assistance on a regular basis.

The Board granted a 100 percent rating for the Veteran's schizoaffective disorder (bipolar type) due to persistent psychiatric symptoms that resulted in total occupational and social impairment.

The Board remands the claims for further development to obtain outstanding relevant VA treatment records and provide adequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disability, bilateral foot neuropathy, and vestibular disorder.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, bipolar II disorder, and major depressive disorder based on credible evidence of in-service stressors.