§ 727.109 - Hearings and appeals, parties.

(a) If a hearing before an administrative law judge is necessary in connection with a claim reviewed under this part, the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in subpart E of part 725 of this subchapter. An appeal from a decision of an administrative law judge shall be considered by the Benefits Review Board in accordance with the procedures set forth in parts 801 and 802 of this title.

(b) parties to proceedings conducted in connection with a claim reviewed under this section, matters relating to the representation of parties and the right of such representative to obtain a fee for services rendered, the powers of adjudication officers and the service of papers or documents shall be governed by the appropriate provisions contained in subparts C, D, and E of part 725 of this subchapter.