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title: "Part X, Subpart iv, Chapter 1, Section F Reversal of Prior Determinations Related to Character of Discharge (COD), Line of Duty (LOD), or Willful Misconduct"
document: "M-21-1"
section: "Part X, Subpart iv, Chapter 1, Section F"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-regulations/m21-1/x.iv.1.f-reversal-of-prior-determinations-related-to-character-of"
source: "https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000177990/M21-1-Part-X-Subpart-iv-Chapter-1-Section-F-Reversal-of-Prior-Determinations-Related-to-Character-of-Discharge-COD-Line-of-Duty-LOD-or-Willful-Misconduct"
updated: "2026-09-07T14:37:57.037685Z"
---

|  August 1, 2006  

### X.iv.1.F.1.a. Authorization Activity Jurisdiction in CUE Cases That Sever SC

Prepare an administrative decision if the authorization activity, rather than the rating activity

  * has initial jurisdiction of a
    * statutory bar to benefits and character-of-discharge (COD) determination under [M21-1, Part X, Subpart iv, 1.A](</system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000177986/M21-1-Part-X-Subpart-iv-Chapter-1-Section-A-Character-of-Discharge-COD-and-Bars-to-Benefits>) and [B](</system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000178524/M21-1-Part-X-Subpart-iv-Chapter-1-Section-B-Special-Topics-Involving-Character-of-Discharge>)
    * line-of-duty (LOD) determination under [M21-1, Part X, Subpart iv, 1.C.6](</system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000177987/M21-1-Part-X-Subpart-iv-Chapter-1-Section-C-Willful-Misconduct-and-Line-of-Duty-LOD>), or
    * willful misconduct determination under [M21-1, Part X, Subpart iv, 1.C.1-3](</system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000177987/M21-1-Part-X-Subpart-iv-Chapter-1-Section-C-Willful-Misconduct-and-Line-of-Duty-LOD>), and
  * finds that there is a clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a prior determination which will result in the severance of service connection (SC). 

**Note:** The decision must contain a summary of findings and a statement as to the specific CUE that was identified.  **References:** For more information on

  * the preparation and approval of administrative decisions, see [M21-1, Part X, Subpart v, 1.C.2 and 3](</system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000177999/M21-1-Part-X-Subpart-v-Chapter-1-Section-C-Administrative-Decisions>), and
  * CUE, see [M21-1, Part X, Subpart ii, 5.C](</system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000177973/M21-1-Part-X-Subpart-ii-Chapter-5-Section-C-Due-Process-and-Authorization-Issues-for-Clear-and-Unmistakable-Error-CUE>).

### X.iv.1.F.1.b. Preparing the Rating Decision

Refer the claims folder, if in order, to the rating activity for appropriate action.  This includes the preparation of a rating decision proposing the severance of SC under[ 38 CFR 3.105(c)](<http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=b48183cdf37b555e5e7eadadf3c2314e&node=se38.1.3_1105&rgn=div8>) and [38 CFR 3.105(d)](<http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=b48183cdf37b555e5e7eadadf3c2314e&node=se38.1.3_1105&rgn=div8>) on the basis of the determination by the authorization activity.  

### X.iv.1.F.1.c. Handling Cases of Disagreement Between the Authorization and Rating Activities

Refer the case by memorandum to the Veterans Service Center Manager for resolution of an issue if the rating activity disagrees with the determination by the authorization activity as to COD, LOD, or willful misconduct.