There is not a high percentage of a remand at the Appeals Council
Less than 15% of cases in the Appeals Council get sent back to the lower court for a new hearing. This is a very low percentage of cases. These are the main reasons in 2020 that the Appeals Council returned cases for new hearings on the percentages associated with the reasons. 15.7 Treating Source - Opinion Rejected Without Adequate Articulation 8.7 Claimant Credibility - Failed to Discuss Appropriate Credibility Factors 6.7 Treating Source - Opinion Not identified or Discussed 5.2 Other 3.1 *RFC - Mental Limitations Inadequately Evaluated 2.9 Mental Disorder Not Adequately Considered 2.7 Claimant Credibility - Other Issue 2.2 Treating Source - Weight Accorded Opinion Not Specified 2.0 Impairment Incorrectly Found "Not Severe" 2.0 *RFC - Other