The effect of a hearing decision
The decision of the administrative law judge is binding on all parties to the hearing unless—
(a)You or another party request a review of the decision…#
(a) You or another party request a review of the decision by the Appeals Council within the stated time period, and the Appeals Council reviews your case;
(b)You or another party requests a review of the decision…#
(b) You or another party requests a review of the decision by the Appeals Council within the stated time period, the Appeals Council denies your request for review, and you seek judicial review of your case by filing an action in a Federal district court;
(c)The Appeals Council decides on its own motion to review…#
(c) The Appeals Council decides on its own motion to review the decision under the procedures in § 416.1469;