After receiving an unfavorable decision from an ALJ, the claimant has 60 days to request an Appeals Council Review. The Appeals Council will then examine the case to determine if any legal or factual errors were made during the hearing. They may either:
- Deny the request for review if they find the ALJâs decision was supported by substantial evidence. - Remand the case back to an ALJ for further review. - Issue a new decision, which could either approve or deny benefits.
