Can I appeal a case beyond Social Security to the Federal Courts?
Yes. After being denied by the Appeals Council, it is possible for a claimant to file a civil action in the United States District Court, requesting review of Social Security’s decision. A Social Security disability claim can go all the way to the Supreme Court. Perhaps once every year or two, the United States Supreme Court actually hears an appeal about a Social Security disability case. A disability advocate is not qualified to represent a case at this level. An attorney would obviously be required to appeal at this level. The chances of winning at this level are slim.
