Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at consistent timeframes. Cynthia Floyd's 56% approval rate since 2016 provides a broad view of your docket, while her latest-period approval rate of 68% offers a more current snapshot. This latest-period figure sits 13 percentage points above the Long Beach office average of 55%. With 3,704 decisions on record, the data provides a stable foundation for understanding these trends.
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 Floyd'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, Cynthia Floyd's approval rate has shown notable fluctuations. After starting at 40% in 2016, the rate rose to a peak of 77% in 2021 before moderating. The most recent data from 2026 shows a 68% approval rate, which is higher than your long-term average.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Floyd'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 Long Beach hearing office
Cynthia Floyd's most recent office on record is the Long Beach hearing office, which serves you in California. This office is part of a regional network that handles a high volume of disability claims. The office-wide latest-period approval rate is 55%, providing a benchmark for the local bench.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Long Beach
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 10 judges whose most recent office on record is the Long Beach office, and 5 of them decided cases here in the latest file through July 2026. Approval rates for this bench range from 32% to 76% on their records since 2016.
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
Cynthia Floyd's latest-period approval rate of 68% is 13 percentage points higher than the Long Beach office average of 55%. While this suggests a higher frequency of approvals recently, every case is unique. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of your hearing.
Yes, the rate has fluctuated over time. It began at 40% in 2016, reached a high of 77% in 2021, and is 68% for the 2026 fiscal year to date. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to your specific claim.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a random workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because you cannot control your assignment, having a qualified attorney can help ensure your case is prepared to meet the standards of any judge. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
An approval rate is a probability based on past decisions, not a guarantee of a specific outcome for your hearing. Your medical evidence and testimony are the most important factors in your claim. An attorney can help you evaluate how to present your evidence effectively.
