Bipolar disorder — all decisions

The Veteran was granted service connection for schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, effective November 10, 2009. His disability rating is 100% since that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to TDIU and other service-connected conditions. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is inextricably intertwined with his pending September 1998 claim, which must be re-adjudicated first.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, depression, mood disorder, undifferentiated somatoform disorder, adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, and cyclothymia. The Board found that there was no credible evidence of an in-service sexual assault or other stressor to support a diagnosis of PTSD, and thus could not establish service connection on this basis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bipolar II disorder began during active service and granted his claim for service connection.

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

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective date for bipolar disorder, service connection for sleep disorder, bilateral foot disability, and headaches as secondary to schizoaffective disorder have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of these claims by his representative.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury with Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type (also claimed as bipolar, manic depressive, mental condition, PTSD, and personality disorder) was granted in December 2016 effective October 5, 2006. The Board found no earlier effective date is permitted by law.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder with polysubstance abuse in remission and left shoulder disability have been granted ratings, with the bipolar disorder receiving a 70% rating since February 10, 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including bipolar disorder and substance abuse disorders. The cause of death claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in its previous instructions, and now requires consideration of a claim for CUE regarding the July 1995 rating decision. The earlier effective date claim is also being considered as it may be moot if CUE is found.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a mental health condition, specifically bipolar disorder, is being remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board finds that further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination, is necessary.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressor and inadequate examination for secondary service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, due to military sexual trauma (MST). Service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for psychiatric disorder is granted, and her claim for right toe injury secondary to service-connected right foot injury is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence, including his statements at the April 2019 hearing.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder due to MST and finds that new evidence supports a link between her current diagnoses and military service. The claim is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including PTSD and bipolar disorder. The case is being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's lumbar spine and lumbosacral neuritis/radiculopathy disabilities are granted as secondary to her service-connected left knee arthritis.,Her bipolar disorder is granted based on evidence showing it had its onset during service, with symptoms continuing since then.,Her sleep apnea is granted as secondary to her service-connected bipolar disorder.