Need help with deadline for Form 9

Question:

Jim, I am filing Form 9 since receipt of SOC on 02/05/2018. I am appealing effective date of rating decision dated May 22, 2018. I know 60 days would be 04/05/2019. However I am under assumption that I have until May to file it,  because I am still in year of decision date. Could you please clarify this?? Also, I could use the help of VA Law advice could you tell me my options??

Jim's Reply:

Since you're filing a Form 9, an appeal to the BVA of a denial of a disability claim, you're entitled to the services of an accredited veterans law attorney at no out of pocket costs to you. You can find your lawyer here