[Remastered] What Should I Do Next If I’m Denied by a Judge? | Understanding Your Social Security Appeal Options

In this remastered edition of one of my original Q&A: Social Security Disability Today episodes (originally released on July 17, 2013), I revisit one of the most common and emotional questions people face: 👉 “What should I do next if I’ve been denied by a judge?”

If your Social Security Disability claim has been denied by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), you’re standing at a major crossroads — do you start over with a new application, or do you appeal the decision?
In this episode, I walk you through:

• The pros and cons of starting a new claim
• What to expect when filing an appeal to the Appeals Council
• Why Appeals Council approvals are rare
• The difference between legal error and disagreement with the judge’s decision
• When and how to take your case to Federal Court
• How to keep your case alive while waiting for a ruling

This remastered version improves the clarity and sound quality of the original recording while preserving its straightforward, no-nonsense guidance for people navigating the Social Security Disability process.
🎧 Originally recorded: July 17, 2013 🔁 Remastered for 2025 clarity 💼 From Q&A: Social Security Disability Today with Anthony Reeves, Esq.