Appeal a decision we made
If you don't agree with a decision we made, follow the process to request a change.
You have four opportunities to appeal our decision
You may not have to go through all the appeal levels. To start, ask us to reconsider a decision we made. Continue to move through the process if you disagree with the decisions.
Request reconsideration
Start by asking us to reconsider a decision we made.
Hearing with a judge
Request a hearing with an administrative law judge if you don't agree with our response to your request for reconsideration.
Review of hearing decision
Request a review with the Appeals Council if you don't agree with the decision made by the judge in your hearing.
File federal district court action
File a federal district court action with the U.S. District Court if you don't agree with the response from the Appeals Council.