Approval rates
This table compares the approval rate of Dale D. Glendening Jr. against the broader bench at the Atlanta Downtown office. We look at the 121 decisions on record since 2016 to provide a clear view of his historical pattern. Because case assignment is random, understanding the range of outcomes across the office helps you set realistic expectations for your hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Glendening Jr.. 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 Glendening Jr.'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 Dale D. Glendening Jr. is based on 121 decisions recorded between January 2016 and September 2016. During this period, the data shows a consistent pattern of outcomes. Because this window represents a specific timeframe in the Social Security Act record, the 35% approval rate reflects the decisions made during those months.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Glendening Jr.'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 Atlanta Downtown hearing office
Dale D. Glendening Jr.'s most recent office on record is the Atlanta Downtown hearing office, with decisions there through September 2016. This office serves the Georgia region and is part of a larger network of hearing offices that manage SSDI claims. With 22 judges on the bench, the office maintains its own internal approval trends.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Atlanta Downtown
The SSA uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. At the Atlanta Downtown office, there are 22 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. These judges show a wide range of approval rates, spanning from 23% to 86% 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
Dale D. Glendening Jr. has an approval rate of 35% based on his record since 2016. This sits within the broader range of 23% to 86% observed among the 22 judges whose most recent office on record is the Atlanta Downtown office. An attorney can help you prepare your case to meet the specific requirements of your hearing.
The data for Dale D. Glendening Jr. covers the period from January 2016 to September 2016, during which he decided 121 cases with a 35% approval rate. Because his record at this office is limited to this timeframe, the rate reflects that specific period. An attorney can help you understand how your case evidence aligns with these historical patterns.
No, you cannot request a specific judge for your SSDI hearing. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges, ensuring 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 but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical evidence and hears testimony. You will typically answer questions about your work history and how your impairments prevent you from performing daily tasks. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your medical records to ensure your case is presented clearly.
An approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. While Dale D. Glendening Jr. approved 35% of the 121 cases on his record since 2016, every case is unique and depends on the strength of the medical evidence provided. An attorney can help you evaluate your case and prepare for the specific requirements of your hearing.
