Force VA to Fix Rating Math Errors with a Clear and Unmistakable Error Claim

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VA screwed up your combined rating math? You can fix it retroactively. File a Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE) claim if VA miscalculated your combined rating or failed to apply bilateral factor correctly. Pull your rating decision, recalculate using VA's combined ratings table, and if the math doesn't match, submit a written CUE request citing the specific error and correct calculation. This isn't an appeal—it's forcing VA to fix their mistake and pay you back to the original effective date.

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