Approval rates
Evaluating a judge's history requires looking at the broader context of their peers. The 47% approval rate for Eliaser Chaparro sits within the 27% to 66% range established by the 16 judges whose most recent office on record is Little Rock. This data is derived from 3,846 decisions on record since 2016, providing a view of past performance. Aggregate rates describe past decisions, not predictions for your individual hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Chaparro. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 26, 2025. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Chaparro'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 trend for Eliaser Chaparro has fluctuated across the 3,846 decisions on record since 2016. After reaching a high of 55% in 2016, the rate saw a period of decline before showing a recent recovery to 53% in 2024, followed by 45% in 2025. These shifts often reflect changes in the complexity of cases or the medical evidence presented. The recent data suggests a return toward the historical average after the volatility seen in 2021.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Chaparro'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 Little Rock hearing office
Eliaser Chaparro's most recent office on record is the Little Rock hearing office, with decisions there through September 2025. This office serves you and other applicants across Arkansas and is part of a regional network dedicated to processing disability appeals. With 16 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, the office maintains a consistent volume of hearings.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Little Rock
The Social Security Administration utilizes 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 Little Rock. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 27% to 66% since 2016. 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
Eliaser Chaparro has an approval rate of 47% since 2016. This places the judge within the 27% to 66% range of the 16 judges whose most recent office on record is Little Rock. An attorney can help you understand how to present your medical evidence effectively regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
Yes, the approval rate has fluctuated over the years. It began at 55% in 2016 and reached 45% in 2025, with various shifts in between. If you are concerned about how these trends might impact your hearing, an attorney can help you prepare your case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a random workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to ensure efficiency. Because you cannot choose your judge, focusing on the strength of your medical documentation is the best way to prepare. An attorney can help you gather the necessary evidence.
The 47% approval rate on record since 2016 is a reflection of past decisions, not a guarantee of your outcome. Every case is unique, and the quality of your evidence is the primary factor in a favorable decision. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of your hearing.
