Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at consistent data windows. The 73% approval rate for Truett M. Honeycutt reflects 692 decisions on record since 2016. This figure is best understood alongside the broader bench at the Dallas North ODAR, where judges' since-2016 approval rates range from 24% to 88%. These statistics provide a baseline for understanding the hearing environment.
SSA has not published a latest-period approval, fully favorable or denial breakdown for Judge Honeycutt. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 29, 2017. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Honeycutt'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 pattern for Truett M. Honeycutt shows a shift across the 692 decisions on record since 2016. In 2016, your approval rate stood at 77% over 520 decisions, while the 2017 period saw a rate of 68% over 387 decisions. This trend indicates a change in approval frequency during the observed window.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Honeycutt'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 ODAR hearing office
The Dallas North ODAR serves you across the Texas region. This office features a bench of 20 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can expect a formal administrative process where the quality of your medical evidence remains the primary factor in any decision.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Dallas North ODAR
The Social Security Administration utilizes 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 the Dallas North ODAR, with approval rates ranging from 24% to 88% on their since-2016 records. Because every judge brings a unique approach to the hearing room, understanding the office-wide bench is helpful.
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
Truett M. Honeycutt's 73% approval rate sits within the 24% to 88% range observed among the 20 judges whose most recent office on record is the Dallas North ODAR. Because assignment is random, an attorney can help you prepare your case to meet the specific evidentiary standards of this hearing office.
Yes, the data shows a shift in approval frequency. Truett M. Honeycutt approved 77% of cases in 2016 and 68% in 2017. An attorney can help you understand how these patterns might relate to the current requirements for your specific disability claim.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm to ensure efficiency. A qualified attorney can help you prepare for a hearing before any judge assigned to your case.
An SSDI hearing is a non-adversarial proceeding where a judge reviews your medical records and hears your testimony. You may be questioned by the judge or a vocational expert about your ability to perform work. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and organize your medical evidence for the hearing.
The 73% approval rate for Truett M. Honeycutt represents a probability based on past decisions, not a prediction for your specific hearing. Every case is unique, and the strength of your medical documentation is the most important factor. An attorney can help you evaluate your case's strengths and weaknesses.
