Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at data from the same timeframe to ensure accuracy. The 73% approval rate for Gloria W. Green reflects her total decisions on record since 2016, which can be measured against the 32% to 76% range of her peers at the Florence office. These figures provide a statistical baseline for understanding how different judges have historically approached disability claims.
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 26, 2025. 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
The approval rate for Gloria W. Green has shown a consistent upward trend since 2016. Starting at 62% in 2016, the rate climbed over the years, reaching 91% in 2024 before settling at 83% in 2025. With 3,521 total decisions on record, this pattern suggests a shift in outcomes over the last decade.
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 Florence hearing office
The Florence hearing office serves you across northern Alabama and surrounding areas. It is associated with a bench of 9 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, reflecting a diverse range of decision patterns. Individual outcomes depend heavily on the specific evidence presented in your file.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Florence
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 9 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 32% to 76% 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
Gloria W. Green has an approval rate of 73% on record since 2016. This places her within the 32% to 76% range observed among the 9 judges whose most recent office on record is this one. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this judge's bench.
Yes, the approval rate for Gloria W. Green has trended upward over the years. Starting at 62% in 2016, the rate increased to 91% in 2024, based on her 3,521 total decisions on record. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to your specific case.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration uses an automated workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges, making the assignment process random. An attorney can help you prepare your case regardless of which judge is assigned to your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical evidence and testimony. You will likely be asked questions about your work history and physical or mental limitations. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and ensure your medical records are properly presented.
The 73% approval rate for Gloria W. Green is a historical average based on 3,521 decisions on record since 2016, not a prediction for your specific hearing. Your outcome depends primarily on the quality of your medical evidence and how well it meets SSA criteria. An attorney can help you strengthen your case before your hearing date.
