Approval rates
The approval rate for Benjamin Green is 52% based on 133 decisions on record since 2016. Among the 16 judges whose most recent office on record is the Bronx, approval rates range from 43% to 84%. These figures reflect past activity and do not predict the outcome of your specific hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Green. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 29, 2017. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Green'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
Benjamin Green's approval rate was 53% in 2016 across 144 decisions and 49% in 2017 across 44 decisions. This historical data covers the period from January 2016 through September 2017.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Green'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 Bronx hearing office
The Bronx hearing office is the most recent office on record for 16 judges. These judges have varying approval patterns, and you can view the full office roster on the Bronx hearing office page.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Bronx
The Social Security Administration assigns cases randomly. There are 16 judges whose most recent office on record is the Bronx, and their approval rates range from 43% to 84% 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
Benjamin Green has an approval rate of 52% on his 133 decisions on record since 2016. This falls within the 43% to 84% range observed among the 16 judges whose most recent office on record is the Bronx. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of your hearing.
Benjamin Green's approval rate was 53% in 2016 and 49% in 2017. These figures represent the decisions on record for this judge during that period. An attorney can help you evaluate how to present your evidence effectively.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases. Because assignment is random, you should focus on building a strong case with your attorney.
An approval rate is a summary of past decisions, not a prediction for your specific hearing. While Benjamin Green approved 52% of cases on record since 2016, your outcome depends on the medical evidence and testimony you provide. An attorney can help you ensure your case is as strong as possible.
