Approval rates
The approval rate for Angela Banks reflects decisions made since December 2017. When comparing the latest-period approval rate of 44% against the Bronx office's latest-period rate of 55%, the judge sits 11 percentage points below the local average. These figures are derived from a significant volume of cases, providing a stable view of past performance.
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 Banks'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 Angela Banks has fluctuated across the 2,338 decisions on record since December 2017. After a period of lower approval rates between 2018 and 2019, the trend showed a rise, peaking in 2023 and 2025 before shifting in the most recent partial fiscal year. The latest period reflects a departure from the higher approval rates seen in the previous two years.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Banks'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 Bronx hearing office
Angela Banks's most recent office on record is the Bronx, where decisions were recorded through July 2026. This office serves the New York region and maintains a bench of 16 judges. The office-wide approval rate in the latest reporting period was 55%, providing context for the local hearing environment.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Bronx
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 Bronx. Approval rates across this bench range from 43% to 84% on their records since 2016.
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
Angela Banks has an approval rate of 43% on record since 2017. Among the 16 judges whose most recent office on record is the Bronx, approval rates range from 43% to 84%. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this hearing office.
Yes, the approval rate for Angela Banks has shown a variable trend since 2017. While the rate was lower in 2018 and 2019, it trended upward through 2025 before the current partial year data. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to your specific case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases through a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because assignment is random, it is vital to be prepared for any judge by working with an experienced attorney.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical evidence and testimony. You will likely be asked questions about your work history and physical or mental limitations. An attorney can help you organize your medical records and prepare your testimony for the hearing.
The 43% approval rate for Angela Banks is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. Every case is unique, and the strength of your medical evidence is the most important factor in a favorable decision. An attorney can help you evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your claim.
