Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at data from the same timeframe to ensure accuracy. Joseph Booth holds a 52% approval rate on record since 2026, which sits within the 50% to 89% range observed among the 16 judges whose most recent office on record is Greensboro. In the latest reporting period, his 52% approval rate is 13 percentage points lower than the office average of 65%. These figures are based on 348 decisions on record.
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 Booth'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 52% approval rate for Joseph Booth is based on 348 decisions on record since 2026. During the 2026 fiscal year to date, the approval rate has remained at 52%. This pattern reflects the judge's approach to the evidence presented in your disability claim. Because this data window is limited to the most recent period, the current rate provides a snapshot of recent activity.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Booth'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 Greensboro hearing office
Joseph Booth's most recent office on record is the Greensboro hearing office, with decisions there through July 2026. This office serves claimants across North Carolina. With 16 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, the office maintains a latest-period approval rate of 65%. You can expect a formal hearing process focused on your medical evidence.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Greensboro
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 this one, and 8 of them decided cases here in the latest file through July 2026. Approval rates across this bench vary, ranging from 50% to 89% on their 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
Joseph Booth has a 52% approval rate on record since 2026. This compares to a range of 50% to 89% among the 16 judges whose most recent office on record is Greensboro. An attorney can help you understand how to present your case effectively before this judge.
Joseph Booth has maintained a 52% approval rate over the 348 decisions on record since 2026. This consistency suggests a stable approach to evaluating disability claims. If you are concerned about your hearing, an attorney can help you prepare.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because assignment is random, it is vital to be prepared for any judge. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
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 the specific questions and procedures you will encounter.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. Your case's success depends primarily on the quality of your medical evidence and how well it meets SSA criteria. An attorney can help you build the strongest possible case for your hearing.
