Wow. Just got a call back from the appeals examiner saying that there was some kind of memo that may affect the decision, so he went ahead with the appeal.

Now I have a whole new issue to worry about....

If they decide to grant my appeal, I will be reinstated back to the old rate (which would be great, although the unemployment timeframe would end sooner).

If they decide to deny my appeal, I may actually end up having my part time income counted for a new claim which would reduce my benefits even further - and would require me to owe them money back. THAT would be devastating.

And now I wait.....