Approval rates
The 58% approval rate for Rhonda S. Greenberg covers all 422 decisions on record since 2016. This is compared against the 31% to 90% range of other judges whose most recent office on record is Tampa. These aggregate rates reflect past activity rather than a prediction for your individual hearing.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Greenberg. 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 Greenberg'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 Rhonda S. Greenberg shows a variable trend across the 422 decisions on record since January 2016. The data indicates an approval rate of 49% in 2016, 68% in 2017, and 33% in 2018. Because case assignment is random, this pattern reflects the specific mix of evidence and medical conditions presented in those cases.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Greenberg'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 Tampa hearing office
Rhonda S. Greenberg's most recent office on record is the Tampa hearing office. With 16 judges whose most recent office on record is this location, the office maintains a consistent process for evaluating medical evidence and vocational testimony. You can see the Tampa hearing office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Tampa
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 16 judges whose most recent office on record is Tampa, and their approval rates on record since 2016 range from 31% to 90%. While this variance exists, 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
Rhonda S. Greenberg has an approval rate of 58% based on 422 decisions on record since 2016. This falls within the 31% to 90% range of other judges whose most recent office on record is Tampa. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this hearing office.
The approval rate for Rhonda S. Greenberg fluctuated from 49% in 2016 to 68% in 2017 and 33% in 2018, based on the decisions on record. These shifts often reflect changes in the types of cases or the quality of evidence presented. An attorney can help you understand how to present your case effectively.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because you cannot choose your judge, it is important to be prepared for any ALJ. An attorney can help you 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, your attorney, and often a vocational expert or medical expert will be present. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your evidence for the hearing.
The 58% approval rate on record for Rhonda S. Greenberg represents past decisions and is not a prediction of your specific outcome. Your success depends primarily on the medical evidence and documentation supporting your disability claim. An attorney can help you ensure your case is as strong as possible.
