Approval rates
The 77% approval rate for G. Roderic Anderson reflects all decisions on record since 2016. Among the 11 judges whose most recent office on record is Omaha, approval rates range from 29% to 83%. This range reflects the variation in how different judges evaluate evidence.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Anderson. 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 Anderson'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 506 decisions on record for G. Roderic Anderson since 2016 show a varied approval trend. After starting with an 80% approval rate in 2016, the annual figures were 77% in 2017, 85% in 2018, and 62% in 2019. These shifts reflect the evolving nature of the cases presented during those years.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Anderson'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 Omaha hearing office
G. Roderic Anderson's most recent office on record is the Omaha hearing office, with decisions there through September 2019. This office maintains a bench of 11 judges whose most recent records are tied to this location. You can view the Omaha hearing office page for the full roster of judges.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Omaha
The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning your judge is assigned randomly. There are 11 judges whose most recent office on record is Omaha. Approval rates among these peers range from 29% to 83% 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
G. Roderic Anderson has a 77% approval rate across 506 decisions on record since 2016. This sits within the 29% to 83% range of other judges whose most recent office on record is Omaha. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this hearing office.
The approval rate for G. Roderic Anderson has fluctuated, moving from 80% in 2016 to 62% in 2019. Understanding these trends is part of how an attorney can help you evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm. An attorney can help you prepare your case regardless of which judge is assigned.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where a judge reviews your medical evidence and testimony. You may be questioned by the judge or a vocational expert about your ability to perform work. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your medical records for the hearing.
The 77% approval rate for G. Roderic Anderson is a historical statistic, not a guarantee of your specific outcome. Every case is unique, and the quality of your medical evidence is the most important factor in a decision. An attorney can help you ensure your evidence is as strong as possible.
