Question:

I just had a BVA virtual Hearing November the 20th. How long does it take to a decision? I heard the BVA has hired more judges, staff attorneys, and staff.

Jim's Reply:

A BVA decision can take weeks to months or even years to realize. I can't predict yours because I haven't any clues about your claims and appeals. 
 

Your message seems to indicate you think that the BVA has been on a hiring spree and there is some truth to that...but not much. BVA and the VA across the board is hiring, that goes on all the time. The problem is that there isn't a line forming at the door because VA isn't all that popular a workplace. The BVA and the VHA in particular are still experiencing big staffing shortages that will affect how long it takes to process your appeal.
 

The pandemic isn't helping anything as new work processes are put into place and workers fall out sick. It's a heckuva mess.

If I were you I'd settle in with a good book for the duration of your wait...War & Peace in the original language should keep you entertained just about long enough.