Approval rates
The approval rate for Nancy L. Brock is calculated from 2,308 decisions on record since 2016. This figure provides a baseline for understanding how the judge has historically evaluated disability claims. When compared to the broader bench at the Greensboro hearing office, which shows a range of 50% to 89% for judges with similar records, this data helps contextualize your hearing process.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Brock. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 30, 2022. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Brock'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 Nancy L. Brock has shown variation since 2016. After an initial 51% approval rate in 2016, the figures rose to a peak of 68% in 2019 and 2020 before shifting to 61% in 2022. This trend reflects the judge's activity across 2,308 total decisions on record.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Brock'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
Nancy L. Brock's most recent office on record is the Greensboro hearing office, which serves you in North Carolina. This office is home to 16 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can expect a standard hearing process focused on the medical evidence provided in your file.
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 the Greensboro hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 50% to 89% on their since-2016 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
Nancy L. Brock has an approval rate of 63% based on 2,308 decisions on record since 2016. This sits within the 50% to 89% range observed among the 16 judges whose most recent office on record is the Greensboro hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
The judge's approval rate has fluctuated over the years, starting at 51% in 2016 and reaching 68% in 2019 and 2020, before settling at 61% in 2022. These variations are based on 2,308 total decisions on record. A qualified attorney can help you understand how these historical patterns might relate to your specific case.
No. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, and you cannot choose your judge. Because assignment is random, it is important to be prepared for any judge by having a strong, evidence-based case. An attorney can help you prepare.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears your testimony. You may be asked questions about your daily activities and how your condition limits your ability to work. Having an attorney can help you organize your evidence and prepare for the questions you will face.
The 63% approval rate for Nancy L. Brock describes past decisions and is not a prediction for your specific hearing. Your outcome depends primarily on the medical evidence and documentation supporting your disability claim. An attorney can help you evaluate your case strengths and ensure your medical records are complete.
