Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at consistent timeframes. While the since-2016 record provides a broad view of decision history, the latest-period figures offer a snapshot of current trends. These rates are evaluated against the broader bench at the Memphis hearing office to provide context for your 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 Eddins-Hill'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 September 2016, the approval rate for Rosalind Eddins-Hill has fluctuated across 3,180 decisions on record. The latest reporting period shows an approval rate of 38%, which sits below the long-term average. This recent pattern reflects a shift in case outcomes that may be influenced by changes in the evidence you present or the specific mix of cases assigned.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Eddins-Hill'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 Memphis hearing office
The Memphis hearing office is the most recent office on record for Rosalind Eddins-Hill as of July 2026. The office maintains a bench of 14 judges who manage a high volume of disability claims. You can expect a formal hearing process where the quality of your medical evidence is the primary factor in the outcome.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Memphis
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you draw is random. There are 14 judges whose most recent office on record is the Memphis hearing office. Approval rates among this bench range from 44% to 80% 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
Rosalind Eddins-Hill has an approval rate of 45% since 2016. This sits within the 44% to 80% range observed among the 14 judges whose most recent office on record is the Memphis hearing office. An attorney can help you understand how these differences might impact your specific case.
The approval rate for Rosalind Eddins-Hill has varied over time, starting at 67% in 2016 and reaching 38% in the most recent reporting period. These shifts are common and often reflect changes in the complexity of cases or the evidence provided. A qualified attorney can help you prepare a strong case regardless of these trends.
No, you cannot request a specific judge for your SSDI hearing. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a random workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because you cannot choose your judge, working with an attorney to prepare for any potential outcome is a recommended strategy.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears your testimony. You will likely be asked about your daily limitations and how your condition prevents you from working. Having an attorney present can help ensure your testimony clearly addresses the requirements of your claim.
The 45% approval rate on record for Rosalind Eddins-Hill describes past decisions and is not a prediction for your specific hearing. Every case is unique, and the strength of your medical evidence is the most important factor in a judge's decision. An attorney can help you evaluate your evidence and prepare for the hearing.
