Approval rates
The approval rates for Whitfield Haigler Jr. are calculated based on 3,804 decisions on record since 2016. When comparing performance to the broader bench at the Dallas North OHO, the range of approval rates for all judges whose most recent office on record is this location spans from 24% to 88%. In the latest period, your judge's approval rate was 34 points higher than the office average of 64%.
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 Haigler Jr.'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 2016, the approval rate for Whitfield Haigler Jr. has shown an upward trend. While your approval rate was 70% in 2016, it reached 98% in the most recent partial year of 2026. With 3,804 total decisions on record, this pattern reflects a consistent shift in outcomes over the last decade.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Haigler Jr.'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 Dallas North OHO hearing office
Whitfield Haigler Jr.'s most recent office on record is the Dallas North OHO, as of July 2026. This office serves you and other claimants across the region and is staffed by a bench of 20 judges. The office-wide approval rate in the latest period was 64%. You can expect a formal hearing process focused on your medical evidence and vocational testimony.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Dallas North OHO
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 20 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, and 11 of them decided cases here in the latest file from July 2026. Approval rates for this bench range from 24% to 88% 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
Whitfield Haigler Jr. has an 84% approval rate on record since 2016. This places him within the range of 24% to 88% observed among the 20 judges whose most recent office on record is the Dallas North OHO. An attorney can help you understand how to prepare for a hearing before this specific judge.
Yes, the approval rate for Whitfield Haigler Jr. has trended upward over the last decade. Starting at 70% in 2016, the approval rate reached 98% in the most recent partial year of 2026. If you are concerned about your hearing, an attorney can help you evaluate your case evidence.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. An attorney can help you prepare your case regardless of which judge is assigned to your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You may be asked questions by the judge or a vocational expert about your ability to perform work. An attorney can help you prepare for these questions and present your evidence effectively.
