Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at data from the same timeframes. While Angelita Hamilton has an approval rate of 59% across all decisions on record since 2016, her latest-period approval rate is 71%. This latest figure aligns with the Oklahoma City office average of 71% and sits 13 percentage points above the national average of 58%.
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 Hamilton'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, your judge's approval rate has fluctuated. After starting at 51% in 2016, the rate saw yearly variations before reaching 71% in the 2026 partial period. With 3,563 total decisions on record, the data shows how approval patterns have evolved over the last decade.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Hamilton'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 Oklahoma City hearing office
The Oklahoma City office is the most recent office on record for Angelita Hamilton, with data current through July 2026. This office maintains a bench of 17 judges. The office-wide approval rate in the latest period is 71%.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Oklahoma City
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is random. There are 17 judges whose most recent office on record is Oklahoma City. Approval rates across this bench range from 45% to 85% 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
Angelita Hamilton's latest-period approval rate of 71% is identical to the 71% average for the Oklahoma City office. While individual rates vary across the 17 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, this alignment suggests recent decisions are consistent with the broader office trend. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this hearing office.
Yes, the approval rate has fluctuated over time. It began at 51% in 2016 and reached 71% in the 2026 partial period. These shifts are common in SSDI cases and may reflect changes in the types of evidence presented or the complexity of cases assigned. An attorney can help you understand how to present your medical evidence effectively.
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 important to be prepared for any judge by having a strong, well-documented case. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears testimony. You may be asked questions about your daily activities, work history, and the limitations caused by your impairments. An attorney can help you prepare for these questions and ensure your testimony is clear and accurate.
An approval rate is a statistical observation of past decisions and does not predict the outcome of your specific hearing. While Angelita Hamilton has a 59% approval rate on record since 2016, your case's success depends primarily on the quality of your medical evidence and how well you meet the SSA's disability criteria. An attorney can help you evaluate your case's strengths and identify missing information.
