If requested, the Board shall provide an opportunity for a full hearing, including the right to counsel and cross–examination for all interested parties, in a proceeding regarding any benefit provided under this title. Through the member presiding at a hearing, the Board may: administer oaths; and apply to the circuit court of any county for a subpoena for a witness. If the Board applies for a subpoena under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the circuit court shall grant the subpoena if the court finds that: the evidence of the witness is necessary to provide a fair hearing; and requiring attendance by the witness would not be oppressive. The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings. The record shall be open to public inspection.