Approval rates
Comparing a judge's performance requires looking at consistent timeframes. While Sharlee Cendrosky maintains a 52% lifetime approval rate, her latest-period performance shows a 52% approval rate, which sits slightly below the 53% office-wide latest-period average. With 995 decisions on record, the data provides a stable view of her judicial history. 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 Cendrosky'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
Since her record began in 2023, Sharlee Cendrosky has maintained a steady approval trend. Her approval rate was 54% in 2024 and has remained at 52% through 2025 and 2026. This consistency suggests a stable approach to evaluating evidence and medical documentation. The latest period reflects a continuation of this steady pattern, providing a reliable baseline for your hearing preparation.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Cendrosky'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 Akron OH hearing office
The Akron OH hearing office serves claimants throughout the region, maintaining a bench of experienced adjudicators. The office-wide latest-period approval rate is 53%, reflecting the collective caseload of the local judges. You can expect a formal process focused on the specific medical evidence presented in your file. See the /disability-benefits/hearing-offices/akron-OH Hearing Office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges at this hearing office
The Akron OH office utilizes a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning your assignment is essentially random. There are 13 judges on record at this office since 2016, with 7 currently reporting in the latest SSA data. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, spanning from 43% to 80% on lifetime records. For preparation purposes, the guidance is 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
Sharlee Cendrosky holds a 52% lifetime approval rate, which sits within the broader 43% to 80% range seen across the Akron OH bench. Because case assignment is random, an attorney can help you build a strong case regardless of which judge is assigned to your hearing.
Her approval rate has remained steady, moving from 54% in 2024 to 52% in 2025 and 2026. This consistency helps in understanding the judge's typical decision-making process. A qualified attorney can help you prepare your evidence to meet the standards of this specific courtroom.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, ensuring that assignments remain impartial and random. Your focus should be on preparing the strongest possible case for your scheduled hearing.
A 52% lifetime approval rate is a statistical observation of past outcomes, not a guarantee of your specific result. Every case is unique, and the quality of your medical evidence is the most important factor in a favorable decision. An attorney can help you ensure your medical records are fully prepared for your hearing.