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The suicide of a close family member
Bipolar disorder - The suicide of a close family member Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 December 2009.
Preliminary questions [39987]
40050 there is some evidence that the death from suicide of a close family member may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
40051 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the death from suicide of a close family member and operational service for bipolar disorder.
39979 — the condition under consideration is bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, cyclothymia or bipolar disorder not otherwise specified. 40052 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the death from suicide of a close family member and operational service for the clinical onset of bipolar disorder. or 40053 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the death from suicide of a close family member and operational service for the clinical worsening of bipolar disorder. Clinical onset and operational service [40052] Clinical worsening and operational service [40053]