Approval rates
The 43% approval rate for Kyle C. Alexander reflects every decision on record since 2016. This is compared against the 23% to 86% range observed among the 22 judges whose most recent office on record is the Atlanta Downtown hearing office. With 1,193 decisions on record, this data provides a stable view of past activity. These aggregate rates describe past decisions rather than predicting the outcome of your hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Alexander. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 27, 2019. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
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 Kyle C. Alexander has remained relatively steady throughout the data window starting in 2016. After a 45% approval rate in 2016, the figures were 41% in 2017, 41% in 2018, and 44% in 2019. This pattern across 1,193 total decisions on record suggests a consistent approach to case evaluation. The stability of these figures indicates that the judge's decision-making pattern has remained consistent over the observed period.
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 Atlanta Downtown hearing office
The Atlanta Downtown hearing office serves claimants in Georgia. There are 22 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can view the Atlanta Downtown hearing office page for the full roster of judges associated with this location.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Atlanta Downtown
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 22 judges whose most recent office on record is the Atlanta Downtown hearing office, and their approval rates since 2016 vary, ranging from 23% to 86%. These figures provide context for the office but do not dictate the outcome of your specific case.
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
Kyle C. Alexander has a 43% approval rate on record since 2016. This sits within the 23% to 86% range of approval rates for the 22 judges whose most recent office on record is the Atlanta Downtown hearing office. An attorney can help you understand how to present your evidence effectively before this judge.
The approval rate for Kyle C. Alexander has remained steady, moving from 45% in 2016 to 44% in 2019. This consistency across 1,193 decisions on record suggests a stable pattern of evaluation. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration uses a random workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges at the Atlanta Downtown hearing office. Because you cannot select your judge, focusing on the strength of your medical evidence is the best way to prepare.
A hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and may hear testimony from you and vocational experts. The goal is to determine if your condition meets the criteria for SSDI benefits. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific questions and procedures you will encounter.
The 43% approval rate for Kyle C. Alexander is a statistical observation of past decisions and not a prediction for your specific hearing. Every case is unique, and the quality of your medical documentation is the most important factor in your outcome. An attorney can help you ensure your case is as strong as possible.
