; or (2) the development, or attempted development, of a record found to be inadequate for decisional purposes. . (s) Repeal of authority for independent medical opinions (1) In general Chapter 71 is amended by striking section 7109. (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 71 is amended by striking the item relating to section 7109. (3) Conforming amendment Section 5701(b)(1) is amended by striking or 7109 . (t) Modification of standard for review of decisions on grounds of clear and unmistakable error Section 7111(e) is amended by striking , without referral to any adjudicative or hearing official acting on behalf of the Secretary . (u) Evidentiary record before Board of Veterans' Appeals (1) In general Chapter 71 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 7113. Evidentiary record before the Board of Veterans' Appeals (a) Non-Hearing option docket For cases in which a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals is not requested in the notice of disagreement, the evidentiary record before the Board shall be limited to the evidence of record at the time of the decision of the agency of original jurisdiction on appeal. (b) Hearing option docket (1) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), for cases on the hearing option docket in which a hearing is requested in the notice of disagreement, the evidentiary record before the Board shall be limited to the evidence of record at the time of the decision of the agency of original jurisdiction on appeal. (B) The evidentiary record before the Board for cases on the hearing option docket in which a hearing is requested, shall include each of the following, which the Board shall consider in the first instance: (i) Evidence submitted by the appellant and his or her representative, if any, at the Board hearing. (ii) Evidence submitted by the appellant and his or her representative, if any, within 90 days following the Board hearing. (2) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), for cases on the hearing option docket in