I am very happy for you that you won your case.Your situation sounds similar to mine.I applied for ssdi 2003.Was denied intially and at the reconsideration.
Waited until 7-07 to have my ALJ hearing.The decision was unfavorable!
My medical files were shuffled from one hearing office to another because they kept changing which office my hearing would be held.
My medical exhibt didn't have all my records.
My attorney filed an appeal to the review board.Now I am waiting once again.

What was the time frame from the ALJ denial to hearing back from the appeals
counsel?And then how long after that until your 2nd hearing?
Just curious what I might expect.
Thanks MC