Decision means the decision made by an administrative law judge or the Appeals Council.
Determination means the initial determination or the reconsidered determination.
Remand means to return a case for further review. Vacate means to set aside a previous action. Waive means to give up a right knowingly and voluntarily. We, us, or our refers to the Social Security Administration. You or your refers to any person claiming a right under the old age, disability, dependents' or survivors' benefits program.