Approval rates
The approval rate for Jeremy G. Eldred is based on 3,535 decisions on record since 2016. When comparing this to the broader bench at the Syracuse hearing office, where approval rates range from 40% to 86%, you can see how his record fits within the local context. In the most recent reporting period, his 70% approval rate sits 13 points above the office average of 57%. These figures reflect past performance rather than a guarantee of your future outcome.
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 Eldred'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 December 2016, Jeremy G. Eldred has maintained a consistent pattern across 3,535 decisions on record. While the approval rate saw a dip in 2022, the trend has shown an upward shift in recent years, with the latest period reaching 70%. This recent performance reflects a continuation of a positive trend compared to his historical average.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Eldred'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 Syracuse hearing office
The Syracuse hearing office serves claimants across New York. This office has a bench of 13 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. With an office-wide latest-period approval rate of 57%, you can expect a rigorous review of your medical and vocational evidence.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Syracuse
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 13 judges whose most recent office on record is the Syracuse hearing office, and 7 of them decided cases here in the latest file through July 2026. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 40% to 86% on their records since 2016. Your preparation remains 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
Jeremy G. Eldred has an approval rate of 61% on his record since 2016. This places him within the range of 40% to 86% seen among the 13 judges whose most recent office on record is the Syracuse hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
Yes, the approval rate for Jeremy G. Eldred has fluctuated over time, starting at 65% in 2017 and reaching 70% in the most recent fiscal year to date. These shifts are common and can be influenced by changes in case volume or evidence quality. An attorney can help you understand how these patterns may affect your case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses an automated, random workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges. Because you cannot choose your judge, it is important to have a strong, well-documented case regardless of who is assigned. An attorney can help you prepare.
The 61% approval rate for Jeremy G. Eldred is a statistical observation of past decisions and is not a prediction of how he will rule on your specific claim. Your outcome depends primarily on the medical evidence and vocational testimony presented in your file. An attorney can help you ensure your evidence is presented effectively.
