Approval rates
The 59% approval rate for Elizabeth DE Gruy since 2016 provides a baseline for your review. In the latest reporting period, the approval rate was 63%, which is 8 percentage points higher than the 55% office-wide average. These figures are derived from 2,041 total decisions on record.
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 De Gruy'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 Elizabeth DE Gruy has fluctuated since 2016. While the rate was 56% in 2016, recent performance shows a 63% approval rate in the latest reporting period. This latest figure sits above the office average, suggesting that recent decision-making has been more favorable than the local benchmark.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge De Gruy'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 Jackson Ms OHO hearing office
The Jackson MS OHO is the most recent office on record for Elizabeth DE Gruy as of July 2026. This office maintains a bench of 8 judges with varying approval patterns. The office-wide latest-period approval rate stands at 55%, providing a local context for how disability claims are processed in this jurisdiction.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Jackson Ms OHO
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 8 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, with 5 of them having decided cases here in the latest file from July 2026. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 41% to 90% on their records since 2016.
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
In the latest reporting period, Elizabeth DE Gruy maintained a 63% approval rate, which is 8 percentage points higher than the 55% average for the Jackson MS OHO. Because case assignment is random, an attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of your hearing regardless of the judge assigned.
Yes, the approval rate has fluctuated over the years. Starting at 56% in 2016, the rate reached 63% in the latest reporting period. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to the evidence in your specific case.
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 with an attorney is the best way to prepare for your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and testimony. You will likely be asked about your work history and how your impairments limit your daily activities. An attorney can help you organize your evidence and prepare your testimony for the hearing.
The 59% approval rate for Elizabeth DE Gruy since 2016 is a historical statistic, not a guarantee of how your specific case will be decided. Every claim is unique, and the quality of your medical documentation is the most important factor in a favorable outcome. An attorney can help you review your file to ensure your case is as strong as possible.
