Bipolar disorder — all decisions

The Veteran's left foot disorder and bipolar disorder are remanded for further examination and medical opinions to determine their etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of rating in excess of 30 percent for bipolar disorder and total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU) as there are outstanding VA treatment records that need to be obtained.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and therefore denied service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder with anxious distress and panic attacks has been granted a 100% rating, effective from the date of the decision. SMC based on housebound status is also granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his diagnosed conditions and active service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a higher rating for his PTSD with depression and bipolar disorder is remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a new examination.

The Board has granted service connection for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) but has remanded the case to determine if Bipolar Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim of service connection for bipolar disorder was granted. The Board found new and material evidence related to the unestablished fact that his psychiatric condition may be secondary to service-connected disabilities, thus reopening the claim. Other issues regarding service connection were also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and mood/anxiety disorder, has been reopened. The case is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting diagnoses of PTSD and the need for updated VA treatment records. A new examination is required to determine if any diagnosed psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is remanded due to the need to corroborate a reported in-service personal assault and PTSD stressor, as well as determine if any other diagnosed conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,VA is required to obtain relevant VA and private treatment records, as well as arrange for a VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, finding that there is no evidence linking his current mental health conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for psychiatric disability (characterized as depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)) were reopened, and the claim was granted. The application to reopen a claim of service connection for tinnitus was denied. Service connection is granted for major depressive disorder with psychotic features and bipolar affective disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bipolar disorder and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a verified stressor and insufficient continuity of care to support a current disability related to his military service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type as it is not a matter that can be revisited once final.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a psychiatric disorder (including bipolar disorder), and tinnitus due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions.