Approval rates
The 57% approval rate for Jose Anglada reflects performance across 1,389 decisions on record since 2016. This figure sits within the 41% to 82% range observed among the 14 judges whose most recent office on record is the Chicago hearing office.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Anglada. 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 Anglada'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 Jose Anglada was 56% in 2016, 60% in 2017, 60% in 2018, and 48% in 2019 across 229 decisions. These figures represent the judge's activity on record through September 2019.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Anglada'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 Chicago hearing office
The Chicago hearing office is the most recent office on record for 14 judges, with the last recorded decision for Jose Anglada occurring in September 2019.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Chicago
The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 14 judges whose most recent office on record is the Chicago hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 41% to 82% 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
Jose Anglada has a 57% approval rate on record since 2016. This falls within the 41% to 82% range of the 14 judges whose most recent office on record is the Chicago hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
The approval rate for Jose Anglada was 56% in 2016, 60% in 2017, 60% in 2018, and 48% in 2019. A qualified attorney can help you understand how these patterns might relate to your specific case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases through a workload-balancing algorithm. An attorney can help you prepare your case regardless of your assigned judge.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears your testimony. You may be asked about your daily limitations and why you can no longer perform your past work. Working with an attorney can help you feel more prepared for these questions.
The 57% approval rate for Jose Anglada is a statistical observation of past decisions and not a prediction for your specific hearing. Every case is unique, and the strength of your medical evidence is the most important factor in your outcome. An attorney can help you evaluate your case strengths.
