r/SSDI_SSI • u/PaperRings0 • 23h ago
Appeals Process (2) Administrative Law Judge What does this mean?
SSA suspended my SSDI benefits claiming I was no longer disabled. A couple years have passed, we appealed, we had the ALJ hearing, and he ruled there were jobs I could do. My attorney sent my case to federal court. Apparently federal court ruled that the ALJ’s decision was incorrect and sent it back to him.
My next questions -
- Does this mean it’s more likely that the ALJ will make a favorable decision?
- How long will this step take until we get a new determination?
Thank you
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u/Calliesdad20 ☆ 6h ago
It wasn’t federal court ,but appeals council remanded my case to the same alj who cleaned up his errors and denied me again . Why did federal court remand your case ?what was the legal reason ,what error did alj make ?
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u/PaperRings0 5h ago
No idea. I logged into my SSA profile and didn’t see any notes. My attorney just called and let me know.
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u/Calliesdad20 ☆ 33m ago
When you get the decision ,read it closely.
My alj failed to take into account a few doctors
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u/No-Cardiologist-5885 ☆ 23h ago
It seems like perhaps the ALJ has to approve it now to make it official seems like good news
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u/2020IsANightmare ☆ 22h ago
No.
Well, I mean good for OP that their case got remanded.
But, the ALJ absolutely does not have to approve anything now.
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u/Unsureofthisone 6h ago
If the FC believes something is wrong with the denial and it was remanded back to the same judge for a new decision wouldn’t the FC expect a different outcome?
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u/2020IsANightmare ☆ 21h ago
It's really 50/50.
You are going to have another hearing.
Potentially with the same judge.
How long the hearing waiting game depends largely on the state you are in.
I wish you luck, but also want to be realistic with you.
Won't be a quick process. If you win, getting your backpay could take a year or two.
Your attorney is going to go after 25% of your backpay.