Approval rates
The approval rate for Larry A. Auerbach is based on 253 lifetime decisions. This figure provides a statistical baseline when compared to the broader range of 24% to 94% seen across the Atlanta North bench. These numbers reflect past trends and do not guarantee a specific outcome for your claim.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Auerbach. 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 Auerbach'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 Larry A. Auerbach covers the period from 2016 to 2017, during which he issued 253 lifetime decisions. His approval rate was 92% in 2016 and 85% in 2017. This trend reflects his approach to evaluating disability evidence during that period.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Auerbach'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 Atlanta North hearing office
The Atlanta North hearing office serves claimants throughout the region, maintaining a bench of 24 judges on record. The office-wide latest-period approval rate is 44%. You can see the Atlanta North 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 random. There are 24 judges on record at this office, and approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 24% to 94% over their respective careers.
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
With a lifetime approval rate of 85% across 253 lifetime decisions, Larry A. Auerbach sits within the broader office range of 24% to 94%. An attorney can help you understand how to present your claim effectively before this specific judge.
The data for Larry A. Auerbach shows an approval rate of 92% in 2016 and 85% in 2017 across 253 lifetime decisions. An attorney can help you prepare your case by analyzing how these trends might relate to your specific disability profile.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a random workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You may be questioned by the judge or a vocational expert about your ability to perform work. An attorney can help you prepare for these questions to ensure your limitations are clearly communicated.
A judge's lifetime approval rate is a reflection of past decisions and not a prediction of your specific outcome. While Larry A. Auerbach has an 85% approval rate over 253 lifetime decisions, your success depends primarily on the quality of your medical evidence. An attorney can help you gather the necessary documentation to build a strong case.