Approval rates
This table compares the approval performance of Rosanne M. Dummer against the bench at the NHC Falls Church hearing office. The data reflects 2,986 decisions on record since 2016. The 14 judges who decided cases here in SSA's latest file range from 33% to 85% on their since-2016 records.
Judge Dummer 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 Dummer 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 Dummer'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
Rosanne M. Dummer has issued 2,986 decisions on record since 2016. Her approval rate has fluctuated over this period, moving from 53% in 2016 to 82% in 2025.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Dummer'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 NHC Falls Church hearing office
The NHC Falls Church hearing office is the most recent office on record for 33 judges as of September 2025. You can find the full roster of judges who have decided cases at this location on the NHC Falls Church hearing office page.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is NHC Falls Church
The Social Security Administration assigns cases randomly. Among the 33 judges whose most recent office on record is NHC Falls Church, 14 decided cases here in SSA's latest file and range from 33% to 85% on their since-2016 records.
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
Rosanne M. Dummer's 56% approval rate falls within the 33% to 85% range of the 14 judges who decided cases at the NHC Falls Church office in SSA's latest file. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
Yes, the approval rate for Rosanne M. Dummer has varied, moving from 53% in 2016 to 82% in 2025 across 2,986 total decisions on record. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases randomly to judges at the NHC Falls Church office. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where a judge reviews your medical evidence and testimony. You may be questioned by the judge or a vocational expert about your ability to perform work. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
