Approval rates
The approval rate for Patricia C. Henry is 37% based on 707 decisions on record since 2016. This figure sits within the 34% to 64% range observed among the 12 judges whose most recent office on record is the Houston North hearing office. Because SSA assigns cases through a workload-balancing algorithm, the specific judge you draw is essentially random.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Henry. 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 Henry'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 Patricia C. Henry held at 37% throughout 2016 and 2017, based on the 707 decisions on record since 2016. While the data shows a small number of decisions in 2018, the overall pattern reflects a consistent approach to case evaluation over the observed window.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Henry'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 Houston North hearing office
Patricia C. Henry's most recent office on record is the Houston North hearing office, with decisions there through September 2018. This office serves you if you are in the relevant Texas jurisdiction. With 12 judges whose most recent office on record is this one, the bench maintains a range of approval outcomes.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Houston North
The Houston North hearing office includes 12 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. SSA assigns cases to these judges using a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning you have no control over which judge is assigned to your hearing. Approval rates across this bench vary, ranging from 34% to 64% 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
Patricia C. Henry has an approval rate of 37% on her 707 decisions on record since 2016. This places her within the 34% to 64% range of the 12 judges whose most recent office on record is the Houston North hearing office. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of this bench.
The approval rate for Patricia C. Henry remained steady at 37% across the 2016 and 2017 periods. This consistency is based on the 707 decisions on record since 2016. Understanding these trends is part of how an attorney can help you evaluate your case strategy.
No. SSA assigns cases to judges using a workload-balancing algorithm, which ensures that assignments are random. You cannot choose your judge, but an attorney can help you prepare for any judge you are assigned.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical evidence and testimony. You will answer questions about your work history and limitations, and the judge may call in vocational or medical experts. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and evidence to ensure your case is presented clearly.
An approval rate is a reflection of past decisions, not a prediction for your specific hearing. While Patricia C. Henry has a 37% approval rate on her 707 decisions on record since 2016, your outcome depends primarily on the strength of your medical evidence. An attorney can help you identify gaps in your file before your hearing date.
