Approval rates
Comparing a judge's performance requires looking at consistent data windows. The 45% approval rate for Alexander P. Borre is based on 3,882 decisions on record since 2016. When evaluating this against the Hartford bench, which ranges from 27% to 74% in approval rates, your outcome depends on the specific evidence presented in your case. Aggregate rates describe past decisions, not predictions for your individual hearing.
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 Borre'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 Alexander P. Borre has remained steady since 2016, with minor yearly fluctuations. Over the 3,882 decisions on record, the judge has maintained a consistent approach to evaluating your disability claim. While the latest-period approval rate of 47% shows a slight variance from the long-term average, it remains within the established range of the judge's historical pattern. This consistency suggests a stable decision-making process that prioritizes the specific merits of your file.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Borre'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 Hartford hearing office
Alexander P. Borre's most recent office on record is the Hartford Hearing Office, which serves you if you are in Connecticut. This office is part of a regional network tasked with processing disability appeals. With 9 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, the office maintains an office-wide latest-period approval rate of 59%. You can expect a formal hearing process focused on your medical documentation and vocational testimony.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Hartford
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you draw is essentially random. There are 9 judges whose most recent office on record is the Hartford Hearing Office, and 6 of them decided cases here in SSA's latest file through July 2026. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 27% to 74% on their since-2016 records. Your preparation remains the same regardless of which judge you are assigned.
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
Alexander P. Borre has an approval rate of 45% since 2016. This sits within the broader range of 27% to 74% seen among the 9 judges whose most recent office on record is the Hartford Hearing Office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
The approval rate for Alexander P. Borre has remained steady over the 3,882 decisions on record since 2016. While yearly rates have fluctuated between 41% and 49%, the overall pattern shows a consistent approach to case evaluation. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to your specific disability claim.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses an automated workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges at the Hartford Hearing Office. Because assignment is random, working with an attorney is the best way to ensure your case is 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 your 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 this process and ensure your evidence is presented clearly.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. While Alexander P. Borre has approved 45% of cases since 2016, your individual result depends on the strength of your medical evidence. An attorney can help you identify and fill gaps in your case file.
