After re-reading and thinking about my last post, I think I might need to clarify a few things.

When I said, "If they do, they do.  Not much I can do about that", my thought is that if I am going to appeal, they might find offense and "retaliate" anyways since I am questioning a result.  Some people are like that and other might see it as being that I am here to get information about a subject.  Who knows how people are going to react.  But I do appreciate your concern George.

My main reason for coming here to this message board was to find answers to questions about the appeals process and if anyone had any information, which people did and I appreciate them sharing.  I saw that someone else had a very similar experience and posted to see if there was any further information since my applicant coordinator was not returning phone calls and I didn't know who else to turn to.  In the mean time, I was able to get me more information from elsewhere that helped out as well.

I truly have nothing to hide from anyone.  If people perceive me as being a whiner, so be it.  But I know I have a clear conscience and have been upfront with everyone involved with the process, including here.

Again, thanks alot all for your information.  It has given me some insight into how the appeal process works.