Notification of the Amount in Controversy Requirements for Calendar Year 2027 for Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and Federal District Court Appeals

The dollar amount in controversy required to sustain appeal rights, beginning January 1, 2027, for an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearing is $200.

The dollar amount in controversy required to sustain appeal rights, beginning January 1, 2027, for a Federal District Court Review is $2,000.

Last Updated Oct 02 , 2026