Hi robm
Okay, I didn't realise it was a leap appeal. The judge was only dealing with that - so he could not make any ruling regarding your recent review.
I can see why you have been advised to put in for a mandatory reconsideration. As it is a late one you will have to explain why. (I mean, it's obvious, and they will be able to see from your records) but lay it out clearly that although you disagreed with the decision at the time you were waiting for the result of your leap appeal before putting in an MR.
BIS
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