that's what happen to me I lost at ALJ and appeals council then lawyer filed for Federal court and then told me to reapply again. then we appealed to Federal court while waiting . I had lost a second time and was waiting to go in front of a AL for round 2. when in Federal court judge told SS sent it back to appeals council in there ruling they put the two claims together and show where there need work information so they sent it ALJ office and 28 days latter i received a Favorable Decision. so my advice keep appealing make shire your Doctors write good letters explaining there opinions and why you are disabled. Also your first decision should have on there how long you have to still be-able to qualify