Approval rates
The approval rate for Osly F. Deramus is calculated based on 1,406 decisions issued between January 2016 and September 2021. This figure is best understood by comparing it to the bench at the Rio Grande Valley TX office, where the 4 judges whose most recent office on record is this one range from 40% to 65% approval on their records since 2016. Because the Social Security Administration assigns cases randomly, your specific hearing outcome depends more on the medical evidence in your file than on the judge's historical average.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Deramus. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 24, 2021. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Deramus'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 2016, the approval rate for Osly F. Deramus has shown variation, beginning at 42% in 2016 and peaking at 52% in 2017. Following this, the rate saw a decline, reaching 32% in 2020 before returning to 42% in 2021. These 1,406 decisions reflect a fluctuating pattern rather than a steady trajectory. This data highlights how approval rates can shift over time, often influenced by changes in case volume or the specific evidence presented in individual claims.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Deramus'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 Rio Grande Valley TX hearing office
Osly F. Deramus's most recent office on record is the Rio Grande Valley TX hearing office, with decisions there through September 2021. This office serves claimants across the region, maintaining a bench of 4 judges whose most recent records are tied to this location. You can expect a standard hearing process focused on the evaluation of medical and vocational evidence.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Rio Grande Valley TX
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. At the Rio Grande Valley TX office, there are 4 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, with approval rates ranging from 40% to 65% on their records since 2016. While these figures provide context for the office, they do not dictate the outcome of your specific 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
Osly F. Deramus has a 40% approval rate on record since 2016. This is within the 40% to 65% range observed among the 4 judges whose most recent office on record is the Rio Grande Valley TX office. An attorney can help you prepare your case to meet the specific requirements of your hearing.
The approval rate for Osly F. Deramus has fluctuated over the years, starting at 42% in 2016, rising to 52% in 2017, and then trending to 32% in 2020 before returning to 42% in 2021. These 1,406 decisions show that the judge's rate is not static. An attorney can help you understand how to present your evidence effectively regardless of these historical trends.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges, ensuring that the process remains random and impartial. Since you cannot choose your judge, focusing on the strength of your medical documentation is the best way to prepare. An attorney can help you prepare your case to meet the specific requirements of your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where the judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You will likely be asked about your daily limitations and work history. An attorney can help you prepare for the questions you may face during this process.
A judge's historical approval rate is a statistical observation of past decisions, not a prediction of your outcome. Osly F. Deramus has approved 558 of 1,406 cases since 2016. Your success depends primarily on the quality of the medical evidence you provide to support your claim. An attorney can help you prepare your case to meet the specific requirements of your hearing.
