In the realm of Social Security disability cases, it?s crucial to recognize that appealing an Administrative Law Judge?s (ALJ) decision isn?t solely about disagreement. While dissatisfaction with the outcome is a common sentiment, the grounds for appeal must be rooted in specific legal considerations. Let?s delve into the nuances of appealing an ALJ decision and understand whether disagreement alone is a sufficient basis. The Legal Framework: The Social Security Administration (SSA) outlines specific grounds for appeal, and mere disagreement with the ALJ?s decision doesn?t automatically qualify. To initiate an appeal, claimants must identify errors in the proceedings or demonstrate that the ALJ failed to properly apply the law.