Approval rates
This table compares the approval rate of Tamia N. Gordon against the broader bench at the New Orleans hearing office. We look at the 987 decisions on record since 2016 to provide a stable view of past performance. These figures are compared against the 38% to 85% approval range observed among the 17 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. Aggregate rates describe past decisions, not predictions for your individual hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Gordon. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 28, 2018. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Gordon'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
Tamia N. Gordon has issued 987 decisions on record since 2016. Your data shows a shift in approval patterns, starting at 58% in 2016, declining to 42% in 2017, and moving to 49% in 2018. This trend highlights the importance of presenting a complete medical record, as the approval rate has fluctuated over the observed period.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Gordon'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 New Orleans hearing office
Tamia N. Gordon's most recent office on record is the New Orleans hearing office, with decisions there through September 2018. This office maintains a bench of 17 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. You can expect a standard hearing process where the focus remains on your medical documentation and vocational evidence.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is New Orleans
The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 17 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, with approval rates ranging from 38% to 85%. While these figures provide context for the office, they do not dictate the outcome of your specific 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
Tamia N. Gordon has an approval rate of 48% on record since 2016. This sits within the 38% to 85% range of the 17 judges whose most recent office on record is the New Orleans hearing office. An attorney can help you understand how to present your case effectively before this specific bench.
Yes, the data shows a yearly trend of 58% in 2016, 42% in 2017, and 49% in 2018. These fluctuations across 987 decisions on record since 2016 indicate that outcomes can vary year to year. A qualified attorney can help you prepare a strong case regardless of these historical trends.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases to judges using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because assignment is random, it is best to focus on preparing your evidence with an attorney who knows how to navigate the hearing process.
The 48% approval rate on record since 2016 for Tamia N. Gordon is a reflection of past decisions, not a prediction for your specific hearing. Every case is unique, and your outcome depends on the quality of your medical evidence and testimony. An attorney can help you build a case that addresses the specific requirements of the SSA.
