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What is Bipolar Disorder?Bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic-depressive disorder or manic depression) is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. It is most commonly characterized by extreme ...
How Does VA Rate Bipolar Disorder?VA rates all mental health conditions using the same diagnostic criteria. Mental health conditions are rated under 38 CFR § 4. 130 according to VA’s General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders...