Approval rates
Comparing approval rates requires looking at consistent timeframes to ensure accuracy. The 51% approval rate on record since 2016 provides a broad view of past decisions, which can be compared against the 27% to 74% range seen among other judges at the Raleigh office. More recent trends show a 55% approval rate in the latest reporting period, which sits 6 points below the office average of 61%.
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 Hoskins-Hart'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 Teresa L. Hoskins-Hart has shown variation across the 3,435 decisions on record since 2016. After a period of relative stability, the data indicates a recent uptick in approvals, followed by a slight adjustment in the most recent fiscal year-to-date figures. This pattern reflects the complexity of the cases heard rather than a fixed approach to your disability claim.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Hoskins-Hart'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 Raleigh hearing office
Teresa L. Hoskins-Hart's most recent office on record is the Raleigh hearing office, which serves you if you are in North Carolina. This office maintains a bench of 17 judges whose most recent office on record is this location. You can expect a standard hearing process where evidence quality remains the primary factor in your decision.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Raleigh
The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases, meaning the judge you are assigned is essentially random. There are 17 judges whose most recent office on record is the Raleigh office, 10 of whom decided cases in the latest file through July 2026. Approval rates across this bench vary significantly, ranging from 27% to 74% 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
Teresa L. Hoskins-Hart has a 51% approval rate on record since 2016. This sits within the 27% to 74% range of approval rates for the 17 judges whose most recent office on record is the Raleigh office. An attorney can help you prepare your case for the specific standards of this bench.
The approval rate for Teresa L. Hoskins-Hart has fluctuated over the years, starting at 44% in 2016 and reaching 55% in the most recent partial fiscal year. These shifts often reflect changes in the types of cases or the quality of evidence you present. An attorney can help you understand how these trends might impact your specific claim.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a random, workload-based algorithm to assign cases to ensure efficiency. Because you cannot choose your judge, it is important to focus on building a strong case that meets the requirements for disability benefits. An attorney can help you prepare your case for the specific standards of this bench.
An SSDI hearing is a formal but non-adversarial proceeding where an ALJ reviews your medical evidence and testimony. You will likely be asked about your work history, daily limitations, and medical treatment. An attorney can help you prepare your testimony and ensure your medical records are properly presented.
A judge's approval rate is a statistical summary of past decisions and is not a prediction of your outcome. Your case's success depends primarily on the medical evidence and how well it aligns with SSA's definition of disability. An attorney can help you evaluate your evidence and prepare for your hearing.
