; and (2) in subsection (b)(1)(B) by striking heard and replacing it with decided . (l) Section 7104(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking reopened and replacing it with readjudicated . (m) Section 7105 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking the first sentence and replacing it with Appellate review will be initiated by the filing of a notice of disagreement in the form prescribed by the Secretary. ; and (B) by striking hearing and ; (2) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) (1) Except in the case of simultaneously contested claims, notice of disagreement shall be filed within one year from the date of the mailing of notice of the Agency of Original Jurisdiction’s decision under section 5104, 5104B, or 5108. A notice of disagreement postmarked before the expiration of the one-year period will be accepted as timely filed. A question as to timeliness or adequacy of the notice of disagreement shall be decided by the Board. (2) Notices of disagreement must be in writing, must set out specific allegations of error of fact or law, and may be filed by the claimant, the claimant’s legal guardian, or such accredited representative, attorney, or authorized agent as may be selected by the claimant or legal guardian. Not more than one recognized organization, attorney, or agent will be recognized at any one time in the prosecution of a claim. Notices of disagreement must be filed with the Board. (3) The notice of disagreement shall indicate whether the claimant requests a hearing before the Board, requests an opportunity to submit additional evidence without a Board hearing, or requests review by the Board without a hearing or submission of additional evidence. If the claimant does not expressly request a Board hearing in the notice of disagreement, no Board hearing will be held.