Approval rates
This table displays the approval rate for George W. Jenkins III compared to the broader bench at the Memphis Hearing Office. These figures are based on 2,581 decisions on record since 2016. The range of 45% to 55% reflects the records of the 7 judges who decided cases here in SSA's latest file.
Judge Jenkins III is not in SSA's latest disposition file, so there is no 12-month figure. The most recent period with decisions on record is September 30, 2022. Those rows are left out rather than estimated.
Judge Jenkins III isn't in SSA's latest disposition file, so the judge comparison tool, which compares active judges over the same 12 months, leaves them out.
Approval rate over time
Year-over-year approval rate across Judge Jenkins III'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
George W. Jenkins III decided 2,581 cases between 2016 and 2022. His yearly approval rate was 75% in 2016, 80% in 2017, 74% in 2018, 81% in 2019, 83% in 2020, 78% in 2021, and 80% in 2022.
Preparing for an SSDI hearing
The guidance below applies to any SSDI hearing, not specifically to Judge Jenkins III'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 Memphis hearing office
The Memphis Hearing Office is the most recent office on record for 14 judges, with 7 of them having decided cases here in SSA's latest file. You can find the full roster of judges on the Memphis Hearing Office page.
Other judges whose most recent office on record is Memphis
The Social Security Administration assigns cases using a workload-balancing algorithm. Among the 14 judges whose most recent office on record is Memphis, 7 judges decided cases here in SSA's latest file and range from 45% to 55% 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
George W. Jenkins III holds a 78% approval rate on his record since 2016. This sits above the 45% to 55% range of the 7 judges who decided cases at the Memphis office in SSA's latest file. An attorney can help you prepare for the specific requirements of your hearing.
The approval rate for George W. Jenkins III fluctuated between 74% and 83% over the years on record. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
No, you cannot request a specific judge. The Social Security Administration uses a workload-balancing algorithm to assign cases. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
An SSDI hearing is a formal proceeding where an ALJ reviews the evidence of your disability. You will likely answer questions about your medical history and your ability to perform work-related tasks. An attorney can help you prepare for your hearing.
