Approval rates
The 47% approval rate for Jeannie S. Bartlett is based on 417 decisions since 2016. When compared to the 42% to 82% range of other judges whose most recent office on record is Chattanooga, you can see how individual patterns vary within the same office. These figures represent past decisions rather than predictions for your specific hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Bartlett. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 30, 2016. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Bartlett'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 Jeannie S. Bartlett covers 417 decisions between January 2016 and September 2016. During this period, the approval rate was 47%. This data provides a snapshot of past activity during the time the judge was active at this office.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Bartlett'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 Chattanooga hearing office
The Chattanooga hearing office serves you and other claimants across Tennessee. This office maintains a bench of 16 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can expect a formal process where the quality of your medical documentation is the primary factor in your decision.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Chattanooga
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 16 judges whose most recent office on record is the Chattanooga hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 42% to 82%. Because you cannot choose your judge, focus on the strength of your medical evidence.
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
Jeannie S. Bartlett has a 47% approval rate on record since 2016. This falls within the 42% to 82% range observed among the 16 judges whose most recent office on record is Chattanooga. An attorney can help you prepare your case to meet the specific requirements of this hearing office.
The data for Jeannie S. Bartlett covers the period from January 2016 to September 2016, during which the approval rate was 47%. Because this record is limited to that timeframe, it reflects a steady pattern. A qualified attorney can help you understand how your specific evidence aligns with these historical patterns.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses an automated workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges at the hearing office. Since assignment is random, working with an attorney is the best way to ensure your case is prepared for any judge.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where the judge reviews your medical records and hears your testimony. You may be questioned by the judge or a vocational expert about your ability to perform work-related tasks. An attorney can help you prepare for these questions and present your evidence effectively.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. While Jeannie S. Bartlett has a 47% approval rate on record since 2016, your individual result depends on the medical evidence and testimony you provide. An attorney can help you evaluate your case strengths and prepare for your hearing.
