To determine what disability benefits you may be able to receive in connection with your bipolar disorder, you’ll first need to have your bipolar VA rating determined.
People often wonder whether there is an average VA rating for bipolar disorder. Unfortunately, there is no such average. Each veteran has different facts and circumstances surrounding their condition that may impact their resulting bipolar VA rating.
For this reason, the VA rates all mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, on a graduated scale, using the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.
In accordance with 38 C.F.R. § 4.130, below are the definitions for the various disability rating levels for mental disorders.