Victims have 60 days to appeal if their application is denied. VOCP's Compensation Officer will then schedule a hearing. This is typically within 30 days of the appeal. The victim may appear in person or by phone. Alternatively, the victim may submit a statement in writing. The Hearing Officer typically provides a decision within 15 days.If the Hearing Officer denies the appeal, the victim has 15 days to appeal again. The Appeals Officer will schedule a hearing. This is typically within 30 days of the second appeal. The victim may appear in person or by phone. Alternatively, the victim may submit a statement in writing. This hearing will be recorded. The Appeals Officer typically provides a decision within 30 days.If the Appeals Officer denies the second appeal, the victim has 15 days to appeal a third and final time. The Board of Examiners will notify the victim when they will hear the appeal. The Board may either affirm, reverse, or remand the decision of the Appeals Officer.