Originally Posted by KCMan

After years of trying to get my SSDI I finally decided to look online for stories of others going through the same process. Gladly I found all of you. I just got a letter from the appeals council saying that they vacated the ALJ's decision and remanding it back to the alj.

Everything in the letter seemed very positive, saying that the jusdge didn't give any weight to the medical evidece and opinions of my doctors. The appeals council ordered the judge to give that evidence weight and give a new decision. The thing is, there is no supporting evidence at all that I could work. I have been unemployed since my injury occured, October 2005.

Since the appeals council orders the judge to give resolution to the evidence. To me this sounds like exactly what I need. All three physicians have stated that I am not able to do even sedentary work. Doesnt this sound like I should have a good outlook for my last hearing? Are cases that get remanded back to an ALJ from the appeals council more likely to win than loose? Appreciate any info, comments or advice you can give. I would also be happy to answer any questions about my case if anyone has any.

Originally Posted by bretd

KC, I also had my appeal remanded back, it took about three months to get the hearing. I had the hearing on 11-30-12 I am still waiting for the desicion. I don't know if you have a better chance with a remand just another shot to pled your case and provide more evidence. I had some terrible luck, Social Security sent me to a medical exam before my hearing and I saw the doctor for no more than 4 min. and he did'nt even know I had 2 prior back surgery's, and he stated I could do almost anything. including CRAWLING. I told him I can't even tie my own shoes, and he said I can climb latters, walk for 4 hours, on and on. So my hope is for being approved is very slim. I wish you the best of luck.