; (B) retain jurisdiction of the fully developed appeal without requiring a determination by the Veterans Benefits Administration based on such records, opinions, or exams; (C) ensure the claimant receives a copy of such records, opinions, or exams; and (D) provide the claimant a period of 45 days after the receipt of such records, opinions, or exams to provide the Board any additional evidence. (5) Development unit (A) The Board of Veterans’ Appeals shall establish an office to develop Federal records, independent medical opinions, and new medical exams pursuant to paragraph (4)(A) that the Board determines necessary to decide a fully developed appeal. (B) The Secretary shall— (i) ensure that the Veterans Benefits Administration cooperates with the Board of Veterans’ Appeals in carrying out subparagraph (A); and (ii) transfer employees of the Appeals Management Center of the Veterans Benefits Administration to the office of the Board established under subparagraph (A) in a number that the Secretary determines sufficient to carry out such subparagraph. (6) Hearings Notwithstanding section 7107 of title 38, United States Code, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals may not provide hearings with respect to fully developed appeals. A claimant may request to hold a hearing pursuant to such section 7107 if the claimant reverts to the traditional appeals process pursuant to subsection (b)(4). (d) Duration