Approval rates
Comparing approval rates provides context for how different judges evaluate evidence, though every case is unique. Herbert J. Green's 58% approval rate on record since 2016 sits within the 32% to 63% range observed among the 15 judges whose most recent office on record is the Fort Worth hearing office. These figures are derived from a significant volume of decisions, providing a stable baseline for analysis. 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 Green. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 27, 2019. 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
Over the 1,552 decisions on record since 2016, the approval rate for Herbert J. Green has shown a steady pattern with an increase toward the end of his recorded period. The data shows a 56% approval rate in 2016, 58% in 2017, 58% in 2018, and 64% in 2019. This trend reflects the outcomes of the cases he reviewed during that final period on record.
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 Fort Worth hearing office
The Fort Worth hearing office maintains a bench of 15 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can expect a standard administrative hearing process focused on medical evidence and vocational testimony. The office-wide latest-period approval rate is 54%.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Fort Worth
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 15 judges whose most recent office on record is the Fort Worth hearing office, with approval rates ranging from 32% to 63% on their since-2016 records. While these rates vary, the fundamental requirements for proving disability remain consistent across the bench.
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
Herbert J. Green's 58% approval rate on record since 2016 is situated within the 32% to 63% range of the 15 judges whose most recent office on record is the Fort Worth hearing office. Because case assignment is random, an attorney can help you prepare for the specific evidentiary standards of this office.
Yes, the data shows a trend of 56% in 2016, 58% in 2017, 58% in 2018, and 64% in 2019. These 1,552 decisions on record since 2016 demonstrate how his approval patterns evolved over that period. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might relate to your specific case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to ensure efficiency. Since you cannot choose your judge, working with an attorney to build a strong case is the best way to prepare for your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You may be asked about your daily limitations and work history. An attorney can help you prepare for these questions and ensure your evidence is presented clearly.
An approval rate is a statistical observation of past decisions, not a prediction of your specific outcome. While Herbert J. Green approved 58% of the 1,552 cases on record since 2016, your result depends on the unique medical evidence you provide. An attorney can help you evaluate your case strengths.
