Approval rates
Comparing a judge's record to their peers provides context for your hearing process. Across the 1,955 decisions on record since 2016, Elias Feuer maintains an approval rate of 44%. For comparison, the range of approval rates for the 16 judges whose most recent office on record is the Bronx hearing office spans from 43% to 84%.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Feuer. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 26, 2025. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Feuer'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 rate for Elias Feuer has varied since 2016. After starting at 35% in 2016, the rate reached 53% in 2020 before fluctuating in subsequent years. The most recent data from 2025 shows an approval rate of 55% over 117 decisions. This pattern reflects the judge's history over the past decade.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Feuer'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 Bronx hearing office
The Bronx hearing office serves you in New York and is part of the broader SSA regional network. This office includes a bench of 16 judges whose most recent records are tied to this location. You can expect a formal administrative process where evidence quality is the primary factor in your outcome.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Bronx
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you draw is essentially random. There are 16 judges whose most recent office on record is the Bronx hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 43% to 84%.
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
Elias Feuer has an approval rate of 44% since 2016. This is within the 43% to 84% range observed among the 16 judges whose most recent office on record is the Bronx hearing office. An attorney can help you understand how to present your medical evidence effectively for this judge.
Yes, the approval rate for Elias Feuer has fluctuated over the years. It moved from 35% in 2016 to a peak of 53% in 2020, with a 55% rate recorded in 2025. If you are concerned about how these trends affect your claim, a free case review can provide clarity. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because assignment is random, it is best to prepare your case thoroughly regardless of who is assigned. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
The 44% approval rate for Elias Feuer represents a historical pattern, not a guarantee of your outcome. Every case is unique, and the strength of your medical documentation is the most important factor in your disability hearing. An attorney can help you prepare your case to meet the specific requirements of the SSA.
