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1 Whom should I contact after I receive my hearing decision if I have questions and how long will it take to get my decision processed?
2 How do I appeal a Social Security decision?
3 How can I learn the status of my request for review?
4 When will I receive a hearing decision?
5 How long does the hearing process normally take?
6 How long will it take the Appeals Council to review my case?
7 Why does it take so long for the Appeals Council to act on my case?
8 Can I speak to the person or Appeals Council member who is working on my case?
9 How does the Appeals Council review my case?
10 What can I do to speed up the hearing process?
11 Do I need to obtain a representative (attorney) to help with my appeal?
12 What happens after I file a hearing request?
13 I received an unfavorable decision from an Administrative Law Judge, I don’t agree with it, what should I do?
14 The Appeals Council denied my request for review, what can I do now?
15 Why is it that some newer Appeals cases are being worked before older ones?
16 When must I file my request for review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision?
17 If I have a hearing pending, whom do I contact if I move, my telephone number changes, or I obtain a representative?
18 What is the mailing address of the Appeals Council?
19 What is the time limit for filing for civil action in a Federal District Court?
20 Is the hearing videotaped?
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