Bipolar disorder — all decisions

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a lumbosacral spine disability and granted it. The other issues remain denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for a VA examination. The Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety, bipolar, and depression mental health are being reviewed.

The Board has granted service connection for bipolar disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are directly related to his experiences in Vietnam. Service connection for tinnitus was denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 70 percent for bipolar disorder with PTSD was denied. The restoration of the 70 percent rating from 50 percent is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Additional examinations and medical opinions are needed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bipolar disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and treatment records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including bipolar disorder), obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence on file for the Board to make a decision. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again with a VA examination to determine if his current psychiatric disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar affective disorder, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of May 1, 2014.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, and a VA examination is needed to determine if his current psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete VA examinations and the Veteran's incarceration.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as she has been employed throughout the appeal period, and her service-connected bipolar disorder did not render her unemployable.

The Veteran's other specified bipolar disorder is rated at 70 percent since October 12, 2012. The claim for service connection for an intestinal condition and obstructive sleep apnea remains pending as they are remanded.

The Veteran's medical expenses incurred during his private hospitalization at St. Luke’s from June 1st to June 5th of 2012 are covered by VA as the treatment was for a service-connected condition (bipolar disorder) and prior authorization was provided.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired mental disorder, including major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, insomnia, and PTSD was reopened due to new and material evidence. The case is now remanded for further examination and review.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial rating of 70 percent, effective August 31, 2012. The appeal is for a higher initial rating and earlier effective date for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and Meniere’s Syndrome (dizziness), but denied service connection for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and a psychiatric condition. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and medical records showing current disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's psychiatric disorder and his service. The Veteran needs to provide updated medical records and a VA examination is required to determine if his current psychiatric condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability (bipolar affective disorder with a panic disorder and alcohol dependence) is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. The Veteran also meets the criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for diabetes mellitus due to incomplete records.