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	Summary    1 How long does it take to receive a hearing decision, and how may I check the status of my case? 2 How do I appeal a Social Security decision? 3 When will I receive a hearing decision? 4 How can I learn the status of my request for review? 5 How long does the hearing process normally take? 6 How long will it take the Appeals Council to review my case? 7 Can I speak to the person or Appeals Council member who is working on my case? 8 How does the Appeals Council review my case? 9 Why does it take so long for the Appeals Council to act on my case? 10 Do I need to obtain a representative (attorney) to help with my appeal? 11 What can I do to speed up the hearing process? 12 What happens after I file a hearing request? 13 If I disagree with my ALJ hearing decision, may I request an Appeals Council review instead of filing a civil suit? 14 I received an unfavorable decision from an Administrative Law Judge, I don’t agree with it, what should I do? 15 The Appeals Council denied my request for review, what can I do now? 16 Why is it that some newer Appeals cases are being worked before older ones? 17 What is the mailing address of the Appeals Council? 18 When must I file my request for review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision? 19 What is the time limit for filing for civil action in a Federal District Court? 20 If I have a hearing pending, whom do I contact if I move, my telephone number changes, or I obtain a representative?

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