A trained representative in the appeals process can help you prepare for your hearing and for the conversation with the judge. Your representative must be a VA-accredited attorney, a claims agent, or someone from a VSO from the Veterans Services Organization.
Do I have to complete the analysis in a certain period of time or can I take my time?
You have 1 year from the date on your decision to request a decision review , unless you have a fiduciary claim or a multiple party claim, and you can find out if one of these rare situations applies to you
I have one more question about a VA decision. Why do you believe you should ask for a Board hearing?