Approval rates
Comparing a judge's performance requires looking at consistent timeframes. While your judge's approval rate on record since 2016 is 36%, this sits within a broader range of 27% to 66% for the bench at the Little Rock office. In the most recent reporting period, the judge's approval rate was 17%, compared to 43% for the office, 47% for the state, and 58% nationally. These figures are based on 3,895 decisions on record since 2016.
Office- and national-level breakdowns of fully favorable vs denial rates aren't currently published by SSA in the per-office disposition data. The judge's own breakdown is the detail we have today.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Alexander'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 approval rate for Kevin T. Alexander has fluctuated since 2016. With 3,895 decisions on record, the judge has maintained a consistent volume of work over the years. The latest period reflects a departure from the historical average, which may be influenced by changes in case mix or evidence quality.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Alexander'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.
About the Little Rock hearing office
Kevin T. Alexander's most recent office on record is the Little Rock Hearing Office, which serves you across Arkansas. This office is part of a regional network that handles a high volume of disability claims. With 16 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, the office-wide latest-period approval rate is 43%. You can expect a formal administrative process focused on medical evidence.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Little Rock
The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 16 judges whose most recent office on record is the Little Rock office, and 8 of them decided cases here in SSA's latest file (July 2026). Approval rates among this group vary significantly, ranging from 27% to 66% on their since-2016 records.
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 Alexander's approval rate on record since 2016 is 36%. This falls within the 27% to 66% range of approval rates for the 16 judges whose most recent office on record is the Little Rock office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
Yes, the approval rate has fluctuated over the years. While the rate was 36% in 2016, it reached 43% in 2023 before shifting to 17% in the most recent partial period. An attorney can help you evaluate your case strategy.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, ensuring that assignments remain random and impartial. An attorney can help you prepare your case regardless of which judge is assigned to your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical records and hears your testimony. You may be questioned about your work history and physical or mental limitations. An attorney can help you prepare for this process and ensure your evidence is presented clearly.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions, not a prediction of your specific outcome. Every case is unique, and the quality of your medical evidence is the most important factor in your disability claim. An attorney can help you assess the strengths and weaknesses of your case.
