Appeals Council Statistics
The Appeals Council reviews ALJ decisions when claimants request further review. This is the final administrative step before federal court.
Latest data: Sep 25
Requests Received
7,115
new requests for review
Dispositions
8,571
cases completed
Pending
45,173
awaiting review
About the Appeals Council
The Appeals Council is part of SSA's Office of Appellate Operations. When a claimant disagrees with an ALJ's decision, they can request Appeals Council review within 60 days.
Possible Outcomes
Deny Review
The Appeals Council declines to review the case. The ALJ's original decision stands as the final agency action.
Grant Review & Decide
The AC reviews the case and issues its own decision. May affirm, modify, or reverse the ALJ's ruling.
Remand to ALJ
The case is sent back to an ALJ for a new hearing or further proceedings to address specific issues.
After the Appeals Council
If the Appeals Council denies review or issues an unfavorable decision, the claimant may file a civil action in federal district court within 60 days. This is the final step in the administrative appeals process.
View Federal Court StatisticsMonthly Workload Data
| Period | Receipts | Dispositions | Pending | Workdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 7,115 | 8,571 | 45,173 | 19 |
| Aug 25 | 8,940 | 10,919 | 46,629 | 25 |
| Jul 25 | 6,532 | 7,788 | 48,608 | 19 |
| Jun 25 | 6,918 | 6,772 | 49,864 | 19 |
| May 25 | 8,663 | 8,151 | 49,718 | 24 |
| Apr 25 | 6,608 | 6,256 | 49,206 | 20 |
| Mar 25 | 5,657 | 5,350 | 48,854 | 20 |
| Feb 25 | 5,423 | 6,021 | 48,547 | 19 |
| Jan 25 | 7,208 | 6,507 | 49,145 | 22 |
| Dec 24 | 4,896 | 4,854 | 48,444 | 18 |
| Nov 24 | 7,173 | 7,179 | 48,402 | 23 |
| Oct 24 | 6,702 | 5,677 | 48,408 | 19 |
| Sep 24 | 6,255 | 5,914 | 47,383 | 19 |
| Aug 24 | 8,329 | 7,440 | 47,042 | 25 |
| Jul 24 | 6,876 | 5,388 | 46,153 | 19 |
| Jun 24 | 7,578 | 5,365 | 44,665 | 19 |
| May 24 | 9,303 | 6,849 | 42,452 | 24 |
| Apr 24 | 7,578 | 6,165 | 39,998 | 20 |
| Mar 24 | 8,779 | 7,253 | 38,585 | 25 |
| Feb 24 | 6,536 | 5,693 | 37,059 | 19 |
| Jan 24 | 5,961 | 5,433 | 36,216 | 18 |
| Dec 23 | 7,355 | 6,939 | 35,688 | 24 |
| Nov 23 | 5,599 | 5,413 | 35,272 | 18 |
| Oct 23 | 5,706 | 5,982 | 35,086 | 19 |