Generally, unless the AC retains jurisdiction, the ALJ makes decisions in court remand
cases in the same manner as any other ALJ decision. (See SI 04030.050 ff.). The ALJ may issue a recommended, rather than final, decision. The HO will send
cases involving fully and partially favorable decisions directly to the processing
center or FO for effectuation. The HO will attach a “court remand flag” to these folders. After effectuation, these cases should be routed in the same manner
as non-court cases unless the HO provides special instructions. If the ALJ renders
an unfavorable decision, the HO will send the case to the Office of Appellate Operations,
OHO.