Approval rates
This table displays the approval rate for Millard L. Biloon based on 895 decisions recorded between 2016 and 2020. These figures provide a statistical overview of past outcomes. The data reflects historical trends rather than a guarantee for your future hearing.
Judge Biloon is not in SSA's latest disposition file, so there is no 12-month figure. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 25, 2020. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Judge Biloon isn't in SSA's latest disposition file, so the judge comparison tool, which compares active judges over the same 12 months, leaves them out.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Biloon'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
Millard L. Biloon's approval rate is calculated from 895 decisions on record starting in 2016. The yearly trend shows a steady pattern of approvals throughout the period ending in 2020. The data reflects historical trends rather than a guarantee for your future hearing.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Biloon'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 Savannah hearing office
The Savannah hearing office serves you across Georgia and the surrounding region. While 14 judges have their most recent record at this office, the bench is dynamic and case assignments vary. You can expect a standard administrative process focused on the evidence presented in your file. See the Savannah hearing office page for the full roster.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Savannah
The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning your judge is assigned randomly. Among the 14 judges whose most recent office on record is Savannah, the 5 judges who decided cases in the latest SSA file range from 40% to 64% 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
Millard L. Biloon's 81% approval rate on record through 2020 is higher than the 40% to 64% range observed among the 5 judges currently active in the latest SSA file at the Savannah office. An attorney can help you understand how these differences may impact your hearing strategy.
Millard L. Biloon's approval rate remained steady throughout the period from 2016 to 2020. While yearly fluctuations occurred, the overall pattern shows consistent decision-making. A qualified attorney can help you prepare for your hearing regardless of these historical trends.
No, you cannot request a specific judge for your SSDI hearing. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. An attorney can help you prepare your case effectively for whichever judge is assigned to you.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific claim. The strength of your medical evidence and testimony remains the most important factor in your hearing. An attorney can help you evaluate your evidence to ensure your case is as strong as possible.
