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Home :: FAQ :: After Social Security Disability Hearing

Is there anything else I should put into my appeal to The Appeals Council?

Yes.
You may want to include the following language:

“Based on the foregoing, and arguments accompanied herewith, the Claimant specifically requests the Appeals Council to consider the entire case to determine whether review should be granted pursuant to 20 C.F.R.' 404.970(a). The foregoing list of errors is not exhaustive and only represents the more significant errors upon which the Appeals Council could readily determine that remand or reversal is required. The Appeals Council is required to evaluate the entire case to determine if any other basis for granting review exists as set forth by 20 C.F.R. ' 404.970(a). If the Appeals Council does intend to limit its review to only those issues specifically raised herein, the Claimant hereby requests specific notice of such intent as well as the opportunity to submit additional arguments within 30 days of receipt of such notice.”  and

“Based on the foregoing, the Claimant respectfully requests that the Appeals Council reverse the ALJ’s decision and award benefits. Alternatively, the Appeals Council should remand this matter for further proceedings as set forth herein.”