Approval rates
Judge Adamczyk has maintained an 80% approval rate over 372 lifetime decisions. This sits within the broader Flint office-wide lifetime approval-rate range of 42% to 81%. These figures provide a statistical baseline for understanding how cases are processed in this office, though they do not predict the outcome of your specific hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Adamczyk. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 29, 2017. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Adamczyk's docket. Annual rates fluctuate with the mix of cases SSA assigns; the longer-run pattern is more informative than any single year.
Decision pattern
The record for Judge Adamczyk spans from 2016 to 2017. In 2016, the approval rate was 79%, which rose to 83% in 2017. This pattern reflects a consistent approach to evaluating disability claims over the recorded period. Because these trends are based on 372 lifetime decisions, they offer a stable view of the judge's historical decision-making process.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Adamczyk's bench. Judge-specific preparation guidance requires a corpus of public Appeals Council decisions involving each judge, which we haven't built yet.
- Bring a clean treating-physician record. Longitudinal primary-care or specialist notes spanning the disability period, with consistent symptom documentation, are typically the strongest evidence at hearing. A single month's records usually aren't enough.
- Don't rely on consultative exams alone. If your medical evidence is built primarily around a one-time CE finding, expect detailed questioning. Supplement with treating-source statements where possible.
- Prepare for daily-activity questions. Have honest, specific answers about a typical day. Answers that conflict with the medical record (in either direction) tend to hurt credibility.
- Expect transferable-skills probing. A vocational expert will usually testify about jobs available to someone with your limitations. Your representative should be prepared to cross-examine.
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About the Flint hearing office
The Flint hearing office serves claimants throughout the region, operating as a hub for SSDI hearings in Michigan. The office maintains a bench of 9 judges on record, ensuring that a variety of judicial perspectives are applied to disability claims. You can see the Flint hearing office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges at this hearing office
The Social Security Administration assigns cases through a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning your assignment to a specific judge is essentially random. There are 9 judges on record at this office since 2016. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 42% to 81% on a lifetime basis. You can find more information on the Flint hearing office page.
Approval rates change with a lawyer
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO-18-37. The 3× gap is a population-wide average across all judges; individual outcomes vary.
Frequently asked questions
Judge Adamczyk has a lifetime approval rate of 80%, which is at the higher end of the 42% to 81% range seen among the 9 judges on record at the Flint office. While this rate is high, every case is unique and depends on the specific medical evidence provided. An attorney can help you determine how to best present your case to this judge.
Yes, the data shows an increase in approval rates, moving from 79% in 2016 to 83% in 2017. This reflects a steady pattern of decision-making over the 372 lifetime decisions on record. If you are concerned about how these trends might impact your hearing, an attorney can help you.
No, you cannot request a specific judge for your SSDI hearing. The Social Security Administration uses a random workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases. Since you cannot choose your judge, it is important to be prepared for any outcome with the help of a qualified attorney.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not guarantee a specific outcome for your hearing. While Judge Adamczyk has an 80% lifetime approval rate, your success depends on the strength of your medical documentation and your ability to meet SSA disability criteria. An attorney can help you gather the necessary evidence to strengthen your position.