Appeals Council Review
The administrative appeals process within the Social Security Administration before a claimant can seek judicial review in federal court.
Posey v. Commissioner of Social Security
- Jurisdiction: United States (July 26, 2023)
- Original Case: Posey v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner
- DefendantsSocial Security AdministrationPlaintiffsEdward PoseyInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitSocial Security Administration
- Case Tags: Social Security Disability;Appeals Council Review;Substantial Evidence;Eleventh Circuit
Sanders v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner
- Jurisdiction: United States (September 29, 2023)
- DefendantsSocial Security Administration, CommissionerPlaintiffsSandersInstitutionsSocial Security AdministrationUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- Case Tags: Social Security Disability;Administrative Law;Appeals Council Review;Eleventh Circuit
Keel v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner
- Jurisdiction: United States (January 20, 2026)
- Key Figures: Plaintiff: Keel (first name not specified in available records); Defendant: Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
- Case Tags: Social Security Disability;Administrative Law;Appeals Council Review;Judicial Review of Agency Action
Neal v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner
- Jurisdiction: United States (2026-03-27)
- DefendantsSocial Security AdministrationCommissioner of Social SecurityPlaintiffsTeresa NealInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitSocial Security Administration
- Case Tags: Social Security Disability Insurance;Administrative Law;Appeals Council Review;Substantial Evidence Standard
Alston v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner
- Jurisdiction: United States (March 25, 2026)
- Key Figures: John Alston (Petitioner); Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (Respondent)
- Case Tags: Social Security Disability Insurance;Administrative Law;Due Process;Appeals Council Review

