Approval rates
The approval rate for David K. Fromme is based on 113 decisions on record since 2016. When evaluating this figure, compare it against the broader bench at the Springfield MO hearing office, where judges range from 25% to 60% in their approval rates over the same period. This data provides a baseline for understanding how past cases have been decided, though aggregate rates do not predict outcomes for your specific hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Fromme. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 30, 2016. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Fromme'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 David K. Fromme stands at 25% based on 113 decisions on record since 2016. Because the available data window for this judge is limited to 2016, the pattern reflects that specific period of activity.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Fromme'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 Springfield MO hearing office
David K. Fromme's most recent office on record is the Springfield MO hearing office, with decisions there through September 2016. This office serves you and other claimants across the region and maintains a bench of 10 judges whose most recent records are tied to this location. You can expect a standard hearing process focused on the medical evidence you provide.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Springfield MO
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. At the Springfield MO hearing office, there are 10 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. These judges show a range of approval rates from 25% to 60% 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
David K. Fromme has an approval rate of 25% based on 113 decisions on record since 2016. This is at the lower end of the 25% to 60% range seen among the 10 judges whose most recent office on record is Springfield MO. An attorney can help you prepare your case regardless of which judge is assigned.
The data for David K. Fromme covers the period from January 2016 to September 2016, during which the approval rate was 25% across 113 decisions. Because the record is limited to this window, there is no multi-year trend to analyze. An attorney can help you understand how your specific evidence fits into the hearing process.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a random workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges at the hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the hearing regardless of the judge assigned to your case.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You, your attorney, and potentially a vocational or medical expert will discuss your ability to perform work. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your evidence for the hearing.
The 25% approval rate on record for David K. Fromme reflects past decisions and is not a prediction of your outcome. Every case is unique, and the strength of your medical evidence is the most important factor in your disability claim. An attorney can help you evaluate your case and ensure your medical records are complete.
