The Social Security Administration then files an Answer with a copy of your Social Security file, including the transcript of your administrative hearing. We are then giving a deadline within which to file an argument in the United States District Court, explaining why the Administrative Law Judge's decision is not supported by substantial evidence.  The Social Security Administration then has the opportunity to file a response.  Sometimes the Social Security Administration chooses to defend the Administrative Law Judge's decision; other times, the Social Security Administration agrees that the Administrative Law Judge's decision was wrong.  If the Social Security Administration defends the Administrative Law Judge's decision the Court will then decide your case.  If the Court rules in your favor often your claim is sent back for a new hearing before an Administrative Law Judge.  If the Court rules against you, in most cases you can appeal the United States Court of Appeals.