That’s potentially years of benefits you missed out on! If you win a CUE claim, you could get benefits dating back to when the VA received your previous claim. Typically, veterans must prove that the VA didn’t use the right rules or applied them wrongly.īut remember, the mistake has to be huge.Įven small oversights might not qualify. Similarly, issues regarding the VA’s duty to assist or disputes about their judgment in evaluating facts aren’t under the CUE umbrella. If, for instance, you believe the VA’s interpretation of a certain medical diagnosis was incorrect, but it’s based on a later diagnosis, it’s not considered a CUE. Understanding what doesn’t qualify as a CUE is equally crucial. In fact, CUEs are reserved for those blatant errors that are so obvious, they make everyone agree a mistake was undeniably made.įor instance, if a decision was made without looking at all the correct facts available at the time or if the laws were misapplied, then you have a case for a CUE claim. It’s called a Clear and Unmistakable Error or CUE claim, and it could be your ticket to a fair judgment. With so many rules, decisions, and appeals, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.īut there’s a beacon of hope for veterans who believe that a mistake was made in their previous claim. Navigating the world of VA disability benefits can sometimes feel like a maze. Social Security Disability Benefits Guide.List of Blue Water Navy Ships Exposed to Agent Orange (Interactive Vietnam Map).Individual Unemployability Rating Calculator.2024 Guide to VA Disability Rates & Pay Schedules.

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