Approval rates
The approval rates for William H. Greer reflect a significant volume of work, with 3,698 decisions on record since 2016. When comparing these figures to the broader bench at the Jacksonville hearing office, where approval rates range from 33% to 78%, your judge's performance provides a statistical baseline. In the most recent reporting period, the judge recorded a 57% approval rate, which is 6 percentage points above the office average of 51%.
Office- and national-level breakdowns of fully favorable vs denial rates aren't currently published by SSA in the per-office disposition data. The judge's own breakdown is the detail we have today.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Greer'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
Since January 2016, the approval rate for William H. Greer has shown fluctuations. After remaining in the mid-40% range for several years, the data shows an upward trend in recent periods, reaching 60% in 2025 and 57% in 2026. This recent performance differs from the long-term average of 48% on record.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Greer'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 Jacksonville hearing office
William H. Greer's most recent office on record is the Jacksonville hearing office, which serves you across Florida. This office maintains a bench of 17 judges who manage a high volume of disability claims. The office-wide latest-period approval rate is 51%, providing a benchmark for the region.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Jacksonville
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 17 judges whose most recent office on record is the Jacksonville hearing office, and 10 of them decided cases here in SSA's latest file through July 2026. Approval rates across this bench vary widely, ranging from 33% to 78% since 2016.
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
William H. Greer has an approval rate of 48% across 3,698 decisions on record since 2016. This places the judge within the 33% to 78% range observed among the 17 judges whose most recent office on record is the Jacksonville hearing office. An attorney can help you understand how to prepare your evidence for this specific bench.
Yes, the approval rate for William H. Greer has trended upward in recent years. While the judge maintained a rate near 46% for much of the period between 2016 and 2022, the rate reached 60% in 2025 and 57% in 2026. A qualified attorney can help you evaluate how these trends might relate to your specific case.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because assignment is random, it is best to focus on building a strong case with the help of an experienced attorney.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears your testimony. You will likely be asked about your work history, daily limitations, and the severity of your impairments. Working with an attorney can help you prepare your testimony and ensure your medical evidence is clearly presented.
An approval rate is a probability based on past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. While William H. Greer has approved 48% of cases since 2016, your individual success depends on the medical evidence and the strength of your claim. An attorney can help you identify the specific evidence needed to meet the judge's requirements.
