Who decides appeals?
In most cases, a presiding Board member from among the members of the DAB is assigned upon receipt of the appeal. That Board member usually decides all procedural matters and directs record development and also conducts any conferences, oral arguments, or hearings. Other Board members may participate as necessary and will have the complete record, including any transcripts, available for their review. Decisions are normally signed by panels of three Board members. Background information on the Board members is available online. However, ex parte contacts with Board members are not allowed.
