20 C.F.R. § 404.979 Decision of Appeals Council.
Title 20 - Employees' Benefits
After it has reviewed all the evidence in the administrative law judge hearing record and any additional evidence received, subject to the limitations on Appeals Council consideration of additional evidence in §§404.970(b) and 404.976(b), the Appeals Council will make a decision or remand the case to an administrative law judge. The Appeals Council may affirm, modify or reverse the administrative law judge hearing decision or it may adopt, modify or reject a recommended decision. A copy of the Appeals Council's decision will be mailed to the parties at their last known address. [52 FR 4004, Feb. 9, 1987]
Title 20: Employees' Benefits
PART 404—FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS AND DISABILITY INSURANCE (1950– )
Subpart J—Determinations, Administrative Review Process, and Reopening of Determinations and Decisions
Appeals Council Review
§ 404.979 Decision of Appeals Council.
