; or (2) the development, or attempted development, of a record found to be inadequate for decisional purposes. . (u) Repeal of certain authority for independent medical opinions (1) In general Section 7109 of such title is hereby repealed. (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 71 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 7109. (v) Clarification of procedures for review of decisions on grounds of clear and unmistakable error Section 7111(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking , without referral to any adjudicative or hearing official acting on behalf of the Secretary . (w) Evidentiary record before Board of Veterans' Appeals (1) In general Chapter 71 of title 38, United States Code, 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) of this paragraph, 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) of this