Approval rates
The 27% approval rate for Eileen Burlison reflects her decisions on record since 2016. This is set against the broader bench at the Reno NV office, where judges range from 27% to 63% on their since-2016 records. These aggregate rates describe past decisions rather than predicting the outcome of your specific hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Burlison. 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 Burlison'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 27% approval rate for Eileen Burlison is based on 77 decisions on record since 2016. The data window for this judge is limited to the period ending in September 2016. Because the record is concentrated within this timeframe, the rate reflects the specific case mix and evidence standards present during that window. This pattern provides a historical view of how cases were resolved during her time at the Reno NV office.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Burlison'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 Reno NV hearing office
Eileen Burlison's most recent office on record is the Reno NV office, with decisions there through September 2016. This office serves you and other claimants across the region and maintains a bench of 7 judges whose most recent records are tied to this location. Office-wide, the latest-period approval rate is 67%.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Reno NV
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you draw is essentially random. There are 7 judges whose most recent office on record is the Reno NV office, with approval rates ranging from 27% to 63% on their since-2016 records. While you cannot choose your judge, understanding the range of outcomes at this office helps you prepare for your hearing.
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
Eileen Burlison has an approval rate of 27% based on 77 decisions on record since 2016. Other judges whose most recent office on record is the Reno NV office show a range of 27% to 63% for the same period. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific bench you are assigned.
The data for Eileen Burlison covers the period from January 2016 to September 2016, during which she maintained an approval rate of 27% across 77 decisions. Because the record is limited to this specific window, it represents a snapshot of her past activity. An attorney can help you understand how to present your medical evidence effectively.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Since you cannot choose your judge, focusing on the strength of your medical evidence is the best way to prepare for your hearing. An attorney can help you gather the necessary evidence to support your case.
The 27% approval rate for Eileen Burlison is a historical statistic, not a prediction for your specific hearing. Every case is unique, and the quality of your medical documentation is the most important factor in your disability claim. An attorney can help you gather the necessary evidence to support your case.
