The following presentation was created in an effort to make submitting a CUE (Clear Unmistakable Error) with the VA easier. Please follow the steps exactly as stated, unless otherwise instructed. Once complete, please email or text your consultant to inform them of your status. Step 1. Log into Ebenefits - https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage a. If you do not have an Ebenfits account, you can resister. Please follow instructions.
Sample Dashboard/Main page In the upper right corner, you will see your name, scroll down and click on Dashboard
Step 2. On the left hand side, click on Disabilities Sample Disability Snapshot
Step 3. Click on Apply now Step 4. a. Check and accept Privacy act, b. Click Save & Continue
Step 5. Personal Information a. Edit, contact and payment info as needed. b. Click Save & Continue
Step 6. Schedule Exam a. Select top option Schedule the exam based on my current address on record. Note: You must make this selection, even though you will not attend any exams! We will send all supporting documentation the VA needs to make a decision. b. Click Save & Continue Step 7. Homeless Information a. Answer accordingly b. Click Save & Continue
Step 8. Important Dates a. Acknowledge date This is ITF date (Intent to File) b. Click Save & Continue
Step 9. Getting Started a. Click Continue
Step 10. Getting Help with Your Claim a. Click Continue
Step 11. Fully Developed Claim Program a. Click Continue
Step 12. More Info on FDC Evidence & Criteria a. Click Continue
Step 13. Period of Service a. Click Save & Continue Step 14. Combat Service a. Answer accordingly b. Click Save & Continue
Step 15. Duty Status a. Select No Even if you are in the guard or reserve. b. Selecting yes will severely prolong the claim. c. Click Save & Continue
Step 16. Service Separation a. Leave Black (The VA already has this information.) b. Click Save & Continue
Step 17. Service Names a. Answer accordingly b. Click Save & Continue Step 18. Prisoner of War (POW) a. Answer accordingly b. Click Save & Continue
Step 19. Military Pay a. Select No Even if retired, selecting yes will prolong your claim! b. Click Save & Continue Step 20. Your Disabilities a. To add a Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE), click on Claim a New Disability Do not Request increase for any conditions listed
Step 21. Claim/Edit a New Disability a. Input Clear and Unmistakable Error In the empty field. Even if it does not come up in the search, save as is, it will be added in the next step. b. Click Save & Continue c.
Step 22. Claim/Edit a New Disability cont. a. Your CUE will be listed like the example below. b. Click Save & Continue to proceed. (Sample new disability claim list) Step 23. Documents to Upload a. Upload form 21-4138 (That we provided) b. Click Continue
Step 23a a. Find and Upload Form 21-4138 FirstNameLast21-4138CueStatement b. Scroll to Other Correspondence in the Type drop down menu. c. Save and Continue
Step 24. PTSD Statement a. Only select yes if we have instructed you to do so, otherwise select no. b. If you have already claimed PTSD, this page will look different, proceed. c. Click Continue.
Step 25. Unemployability a. Select No b. Select Save & Continue
Step 26. Medical Treatment History a. Select No b. If you do have VA treatment, we will submit it separately. i. Please see guide for Blue Button Records, request from your case manager. c. Click Save & Continue
Step 27. Your Special Circumstances a. Leave blank b. Selecting these will prolong your claim. i. If you have any questions, please speak to your case manager. c. Click Save & Continue
Step 28. Documents to Upload a. Your previously uploaded Form 21-4138, if you have not, you can do so now. b. Click Continue
Step 29. Completion Check a. Address any errors as needed. b. Click Save & Continue Step 30. Final Review a. Verify all information. i. Your Form 21-4138 will be listed in supporting documents. b. Click Save & Continue
Step 31. Evidence Certification a. Select Fully Developed Claim b. Select Continue Step 32. Claimant Certification a. Check box and Submit