§ 20.611 - Rule 611. Continuation of representation following death of a claimant or appellant.

A recognized organization, attorney, agent, or person properly designated to represent a claimant or appellant will be recognized as the representative of his or her survivors for a period of one year following the death of the claimant or appellant. The provisions of this section do not apply to any survivor who has appointed another representative in accordance with these rules or who has indicated in writing that he or she does not wish to be represented by the claimant's or appellant's representative. Written notice that a survivor does not wish to be represented by the claimant's or appellant's representative will be effective when received by the agency of original jurisdiction or, if the case has been certified to the Board for appellate review, by the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.