Bipolar disorder — all decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bipolar disorder and a need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has remanded for further development to determine if a higher rating or an earlier effective date is warranted. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, PTSD or bipolar disorder. The issues of service connection for chronic sinusitis, COPD, hypertension, and Crohn's disease are also remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and bipolar I disorder, is granted as service connection due to in-service stressors and subsequent behavior changes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder medication caused his obesity and, in turn, led to his obstructive sleep apnea. The case will be sent back for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and procedural issues, including a failure to appear for a hearing. The Veteran's psychiatric disorder claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including lumbar spine disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, muscle pain of the bilateral legs, and PTSD. The claims were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, are at least as likely as not related to his military service. Service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to verify his reported in-service events, obtain treatment records, and provide a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasons and bases for denying service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, and alcohol abuse. A new VA examination is required to determine if the Veteran's pre-existing psychiatric disorders were aggravated by active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for bipolar disorder and the cause of death (suicide) due to mental unsoundness. The Veteran's bipolar disorder is considered to have resulted from his in-service mental illnesses, including PTSD.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's PTSD rating remains at 70 percent, but he is granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of both conditions.,A separate effective date for the TDIU will be determined by the RO.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a low back disability, neck disability, and bipolar disorder has been granted. The right shoulder disability claim is remanded.

The Board has found the VA examination inadequate and remanded for further evaluation due to missing relevant evidence in the Veteran's records.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for PTSD due to insufficient evidence of a verified in-service stressor. The case will be reviewed again with additional development, including obtaining relevant service treatment records and verifying the claimed event.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The left patellar fracture was rated at 10%, bipolar disorder prior to March 20, 2019 was rated at 50%, PTSD beginning March 20, 2019 was rated at 70%, and bronchial asthma was not rated as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, migraine/tension headaches, and knee disorders have been granted. The claim for a left knee disorder is remanded, while the right knee disorder claim remains pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder, finding no link between her current diagnosis and an event, injury, or disease in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia.