(a) Veterans whose applications for admission are rejected shall have the right to appeal the decision, first to the Administrator and second to the California Veterans Board upon an adverse decision by the Administrator as set forth in Section 86 of the Military and Veterans Code regarding appeals to the Veterans Board.

(b) Upon receipt of a notice of rejection from the Home, the veteran who wishes to contest the rejection shall submit the appeal in writing within ten days of the date of the notice to the Veterans Home Administrator. The veteran shall mail the appeal to the following address as appropriate:

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA

YOUNTVILLE, CALIFORNIA 94599

ATTENTION: ADMINISTRATOR

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA

EAST VETERANS PARKWAY

BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA 92311

ATTENTION: ADMINISTRATOR

(c) The appeal shall contain reasons for reconsideration, additional facts, and new information that may not have been considered on the initial review of the veteran's application.

(d) Within ten days of the receipt of the appeal the Administrator shall schedule a meeting with the veteran or the veteran's representative via a notice stating the time and place of the meeting. Within five days after the date of the meeting the Administrator shall render a decision in writing to the veteran.