Approval rates
Judge Henry has a lifetime approval rate of 37% based on 707 decisions, which sits within the 34% to 64% range observed across the Houston North bench. These figures provide a statistical baseline for understanding how cases have been decided at this office since 2016. Aggregate rates describe past decisions, not predictions for individual hearings.
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 Judge Henry has remained steady throughout the available data window, which spans from 2016 to 2018. With 707 lifetime decisions on record, the pattern reflects a consistent approach to the evidence presented in your disability claim. While yearly fluctuations occur in any docket, the overall trend indicates a stable decision-making history. This consistency helps in understanding the judge's approach to evaluating your medical and vocational evidence.
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
The Houston North hearing office serves you throughout the Texas region. It maintains a bench of 12 judges who manage a high volume of disability hearings. You can expect a formal process focused on the specific medical evidence provided in your file. You can see the Houston North Hearing Office page for the full ALJ roster.
Other judges at this hearing office
The Social Security Administration assigns cases through a workload-balancing algorithm, meaning your assignment is essentially random. There are 12 judges on record at this office since 2016. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 34% to 64% on a lifetime basis. You can review the Houston North hearing office page for more information on the local bench.
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
Judge Henry has a lifetime approval rate of 37%, which falls within the 34% to 64% range of lifetime approval rates for the 12 judges on record at the Houston North office. Because every case is unique, an attorney can help you understand how to present your evidence effectively for this specific judge.
The approval rate for Judge Henry has held steady across the 707 lifetime decisions on record. While your case outcome depends on the specific evidence in your file, understanding this consistency is a helpful part of your preparation. An attorney can help you evaluate the strengths of your claim.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a random workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases to judges at the Houston North office. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing regardless of which judge is assigned to your case.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears your testimony. You may be asked about your daily activities, work history, and physical or mental limitations. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your medical evidence.
A judge's lifetime approval rate of 37% is a reflection of past decisions, not a prediction for your specific hearing. Your outcome will depend on the quality of your medical evidence and how well you demonstrate your inability to work. An attorney can help you build a strong case tailored to the requirements of the Social Security Administration.