Bipolar disorder — all decisions

The Veteran's service-connection claim for bipolar disorder was reopened, and the Board found that her acquired psychiatric disability began during active service. The decision grants service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder and bipolar disorder is rated at 70 percent for the entire period on appeal prior to March 24, 2017 (exclusive of periods of temporary total rating). A TDIU was granted for the entire period on appeal prior to January 1, 2020. The Veteran's psychiatric disability has caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for bipolar disorder and for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, discrete from bipolar disorder. The decision is based on the need for additional medical examination to assess the current severity of service-connected bipolar disorder and whether the Veteran meets the diagnostic criteria for another distinct psychological disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and incomplete review of medical records. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, is being reviewed again for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in medical evidence and for further development, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and arranging a new VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are not related to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and special monthly compensation based on anatomical loss of left testicle are granted effective July 2, 2010, the day following his separation from active service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bipolar disorder is being remanded due to non-compliance with previous Board directives.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to unclear opinions and need for a new examination. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being reviewed.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for mental disorders, finding that there was no concrete medical or professional evidence to substantiate his lay reports of symptoms during military service.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for bipolar disorder and PTSD, but denied these conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to service. Service connection for alcohol use disorder was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current diagnoses and military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and other diagnoses. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to determine if his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for bipolar disorder. The Board also denied service connection for schizophrenia as there was no medical evidence showing it was related to service.

The Board has decided that another examination is necessary to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD and bipolar disorder symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, with occupational and social impairment limited to moderate levels.

The Board has determined that the character of discharge from service is a bar to VA compensation benefits, but will consider if the Appellant was insane at the time of misconduct and if his psychiatric disability contributed. The case is remanded for further examination.

The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for bipolar disorder and TDIU, but the claims of service connection for OSA and knee disorders are remanded due to inadequate VA opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete development and requests for additional records. The Veteran's daughter is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development, including a VA examination and review of medical records.