Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at data from the same timeframe. While Christina Hajjar has a 51% approval rate on record since 2023, her latest-period approval rate of 45% aligns with the Huntington WV office average for that same period. These figures are derived from a significant volume of decisions, providing a statistical baseline for the office.
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 Hajjar'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 February 2023, the approval rate for Christina Hajjar has shown a trend. Starting at 63% in 2023, the rate moved to 53% in 2024 and 51% in 2025, reaching 45% in the partial 2026 fiscal year. This shift reflects the most recent period of activity on your judge's docket.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Hajjar'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 Huntington WV hearing office
Christina Hajjar's most recent office on record is the Huntington WV hearing office, with decisions there through July 2026. This office serves claimants across West Virginia and surrounding areas, maintaining a bench of 4 judges. The office-wide approval rate in the latest period was 45%.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Huntington WV
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you draw is random. There are 4 judges whose most recent office on record is the Huntington WV office. Approval rates for this bench range from 38% to 51% on their respective 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
Christina Hajjar has a 51% approval rate on record since 2023. This places her at the top of the 38% to 51% range observed among the 4 judges whose most recent office on record is the Huntington WV office. An attorney can help you prepare your case for this specific bench.
Yes, the data shows a shift in approval patterns. While the rate was 63% in 2023, it has moved to 45% in the partial 2026 fiscal year. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might impact your hearing strategy.
No, you cannot choose your judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. Because assignment is random, you should focus on building a strong case that meets the requirements of the law. An attorney can help you prepare your case for your hearing.
A hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical evidence and hears testimony. You will likely answer questions about your work history and physical or mental limitations. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific questions Christina Hajjar may ask.
An approval rate is a probability based on past decisions, not a prediction for your specific hearing. Your outcome depends primarily on the quality of your medical evidence and how well it proves your disability under the law. An attorney can help you identify gaps in your evidence before your hearing date.
