Approval rates
The approval rate for Robert Gill is based on 1,410 decisions on record since 2016. This figure provides a baseline for understanding historical decision-making patterns compared to the 21% to 87% range observed among other judges whose most recent office on record is the Ft Lauderdale hearing office. Because the SSA uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, your specific hearing outcome depends on the unique evidence in your file.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Gill. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 30, 2022. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Gill'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 Robert Gill has shown variation across the period from January 2016 to September 2022. After an initial rate of 79% in 2016, the rate reached 83% in 2017, 75% in 2018, 67% in 2019, 77% in 2020, 81% in 2021, and 77% in 2022. With 1,410 total decisions on record, the data reflects a consistent volume of activity.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Gill'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 Ft Lauderdale hearing office
Robert Gill's most recent office on record is the Ft Lauderdale hearing office, as of September 2022. The bench at this office includes 19 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. You can see the Ft Lauderdale Hearing Office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Ft Lauderdale
The SSA assigns cases to judges using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning your assigned judge is essentially random. At the Ft Lauderdale hearing office, there are 19 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, with approval rates ranging from 21% to 87% on their since-2016 records. Because each judge evaluates evidence differently, your experience may vary depending on who is assigned to your hearing.
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
Robert Gill has an approval rate of 76% based on 1,410 decisions on record since 2016. This places the judge within the 21% to 87% range of approval rates for the 19 judges whose most recent office on record is the Ft Lauderdale hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare your case for this specific bench.
The approval rate for Robert Gill has fluctuated over the years, starting at 79% in 2016 and reaching 77% in 2022. While there was a dip in 2019, recent decisions have remained consistent with the historical average. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to your specific claim.
No, you cannot request a specific judge for your SSDI hearing. The SSA uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges, which ensures that assignments remain random and impartial. An attorney can help you prepare for the hearing regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical records and hears testimony about your ability to work. You may be questioned by the judge or a vocational expert regarding your limitations. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your medical evidence to ensure your case is presented clearly.
A judge's approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. While Robert Gill has a 76% approval rate on record since 2016, the success of your case depends primarily on the quality of your medical evidence and your ability to prove disability. An attorney can help you evaluate your case strengths and prepare accordingly.
