Approval rates
The approval rate for Vincent M. Cascio reflects his total decisions on record since 2016. This figure is based on 3,035 decisions, providing a broad view of his history at the White Plains office. Because the SSA does not have a current 12-month figure for this judge, this long-term record serves as the primary data point.
Judge Cascio 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 26, 2025. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Judge Cascio 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 Cascio'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
Vincent M. Cascio's approval rate has fluctuated over the 3,035 decisions on record since 2016. The approval rate moved from 51% in 2016 to 70% in 2025. These yearly figures represent the volume of decisions finalized during each fiscal period.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Cascio'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.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is White Plains
The SSA assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. Because approval rates can vary across the bench, it is helpful to understand the context of the office where your hearing is held. There are 5 judges whose most recent office on record is White Plains.
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
Vincent M. Cascio has an approval rate of 56% based on 3,035 decisions on record since 2016. Other judges who have been on record at the White Plains office show varying rates. An attorney can help you understand how these differences might impact your hearing strategy.
Yes, the approval rate for Vincent M. Cascio has shifted over time. Starting at 51% in 2016, the rate reached 70% in 2025. An attorney can help you evaluate how to present your medical evidence regardless of these historical trends.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The SSA uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, and the process is designed to be random. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. Your case will be decided based on the evidence you provide and how it aligns with disability requirements. An attorney can help you ensure your evidence is as strong as possible.
